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dc.contributor.author | Mathijs, Sophie | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2013-01-31T13:18:04Z | |
dc.date.available | 2013-01-31T13:18:04Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2012 | |
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. | en_US |
dc.description.librarian | am2013 | en_US |
dc.description.librarian | ay2013 | en |
dc.description.uri | http://www.safpj.co.za | en_US |
dc.identifier.citation | Mathijs, S 2012, 'Malaria prevention in travelling children', South African Family Practice, vol. 54, no. 6, pp. 482-484. | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 1026-9177 (print) | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1726-426X (online) | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/20921 | |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care | en_US |
dc.rights | © SAAFP | en_US |
dc.subject | Antimalarials | en_US |
dc.subject | Chemoprophylaxis | en_US |
dc.subject | Children | en_US |
dc.subject | Insecticides | en_US |
dc.subject | Malaria | en_US |
dc.subject.lcsh | Malaria -- Prevention | en |
dc.title | Malaria prevention in travelling children | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |