Abstract
Malaria should be considered in a patient with unexplained fever and a history of travel to an endemic area. Aggressive therapy must be started if Plasmodium falciparum infection is a possibility. Travelers must be educated about mosquito bite protection and appropriate chemoprophylaxis. Travelers can, however, acquire malaria despite chemoprophylaxis, and symptoms may appear up to one year after the trip.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 109-118 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | American family physician |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - 1988 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Family Practice