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Mathijs, Sophie
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2013-01-31T13:18:04Z |
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dc.date.available |
2013-01-31T13:18:04Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2012 |
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dc.description.abstract |
Preventing malaria in children is often neglected. Prevention is very important, as malaria is still a significant cause of childhood mortality. Parents must be aware that the same measures must be taken by children to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. Chemoprophylaxis with mefloquine, atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, or chloroquine is advised. The correct dose must be given, at the correct dosing interval. The choice of drug depends on several factors, such as cost, side-effects,
and other drug intake. Parents must be educated on the symptoms of malaria, as making a prompt diagnosis can reduce the incidence of further complications. |
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am2013 |
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ay2013 |
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dc.description.uri |
http://www.safpj.co.za |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Mathijs, S 2012, 'Malaria prevention in travelling children', South African Family Practice, vol. 54, no. 6, pp. 482-484. |
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dc.identifier.issn |
1026-9177 (print) |
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1726-426X (online) |
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http://hdl.handle.net/2263/20921 |
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dc.publisher |
South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care |
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dc.rights |
© SAAFP |
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dc.subject |
Antimalarials |
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dc.subject |
Chemoprophylaxis |
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dc.subject |
Children |
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dc.subject |
Insecticides |
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dc.subject |
Malaria |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Malaria -- Prevention |
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dc.title |
Malaria prevention in travelling children |
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dc.type |
Article |
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