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Malaria.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16887738     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Malaria is increasing worldwide due to the emergence and spread of drug resistant strains. This poses major health and economic problems for the population living in endemic areas and increases the risk of infections in travelers. The diagnosis of malaria relies on a biological proof of infection by microscopy or with a rapid test. The treatment must be initiated without delay preferably with an artemisinin containing regimen. Uncomplicated malaria can be treated with oral drugs while severe infections will be hospitalized and treated with injectables. Special attention will be given to the most susceptible groups: children and pregnant women.
Authors:
Elizabeth Ashley; Rose McGready; Stephane Proux; François Nosten
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  2005-09-19
Journal Detail:
Title:  Travel medicine and infectious disease     Volume:  4     ISSN:  1477-8939     ISO Abbreviation:  Travel Med Infect Dis     Publication Date:    2006 May-Jul
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-08-04     Completed Date:  2006-10-16     Revised Date:  2009-10-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101230758     Medline TA:  Travel Med Infect Dis     Country:  Netherlands    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  159-73     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Shoklo Malaria Research Unit, 68/30 Ban Toong Road, Mae Sot, Tak, 63110 Thailand.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Antimalarials / therapeutic use*
Chemoprevention
Child, Preschool
Drug Therapy, Combination
Female
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Malaria / diagnosis,  drug therapy,  epidemiology,  prevention & control*
Plasmodium / classification,  growth & development,  isolation & purification
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Parasitic / prevention & control
Travel*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Antimalarials

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