Malaria Flashcards

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What’s is the ABCDE management of Malaria

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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)

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Contraindications and Indications of Mefloquine

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Contra
Less than 5kg
Psychiatric conditions
Epilepsy
Renal/Hepatic impairment

Indications (Or safe in)
Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
More than 5kg weight
Diabetic

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Contraindications of Doxycycline

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Pregnancy
Under 8years

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