Malaria Flashcards
1
Q
What’s is the ABCDE management of Malaria
A
A. Awareness and Assessment of Malaria Risk
B. Avoidance of mosquito Bites
C. Compliance with Chemoprophylaxis, if indicated
D. Don’t Delay malaria Diagnosis (MBChB 5)
E. Early, Effective treatment (MBChB 5)
2
Q
Contraindications and Indications of Mefloquine
A
Contra
Less than 5kg
Psychiatric conditions
Epilepsy
Renal/Hepatic impairment
Indications (Or safe in)
Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
More than 5kg weight
Diabetic
3
Q
Contraindications of Doxycycline
A
Pregnancy
Under 8years