General info Flashcards
1
Q
What causes malaria?
A
Bite by an infected mosquito.
P.Falciparum (most common)
P.Malariae
2
Q
Awareness
A
Find out if you are at risk of malaria before travelling.
Asplenic/pregnant women avoid travel to malarious zones
3
Q
A
4
Q
Bite prevention
A
NETs impregnated with permethrin
- MOST EFFECTIVE
DEET (20-50%)
- 50% recommended as first choice
- Spray or lotion
- Applied to skin
- adults and children above 2
- Apply spf 30-50 first (DEET reduces the SPF)
Long sleeves and trousers after dusk
