Malaria
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...
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th-mahidol.237582018-08-20T14:17:23Z Malaria Elizabeth Ashley Rose McGready Stephane Proux François Nosten Shoklo Malaria Research Unit Mahidol University Churchill Hospital Medicine 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. © 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. 2018-08-20T07:17:23Z 2018-08-20T07:17:23Z 2006-05-01 Article Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease. Vol.4, No.3-4 (2006), 159-173 10.1016/j.tmaid.2005.06.009 14778939 2-s2.0-33646388405 https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/23758 Mahidol University SCOPUS https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=33646388405&origin=inward |
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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. © 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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