An update on prevention of malaria in travelers. (August 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Agudelo Higuita, Nelson Iván; White, Bryan Pinckney; Franco-Paredes, Carlos; McGhee, Miranda Ann
• Is Part Of: Therapeutic advances in infectious disease. Volume 8(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-08
• Subjects: atovaquone/proguanil -- chemoprophylaxis -- Plasmodium falciparum -- Plasmodium knowlesi -- Plasmodium vivax -- tafenoquine; Communicable diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Infection -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 616.905
• DOI: 10.1177/20499361211040690
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2049-9361

Abstract

Malaria, a parasitic disease caused by protozoa belonging to the genus Plasmodium, continues to represent a formidable public health challenge. Despite being a preventable disease, cases reported among travelers have continued to increase in recent decades. Protection of travelers against malaria, a potentially life-threatening disease, is of paramount importance, and it is therefore necessary for healthcare professionals to be up to date with the most recent recommendations. The present review provides an update of the existent measures for malaria prevention among travelers.