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Malaria Flashcards

1
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Ideal Malaria Prophylaxis for p. Vivax Areas
Start, routine, end.

A

Primaquine Daily
Start 1-2 dyas pre-trip
Take 7 days post trip

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Ideal Malaria Prophylaxis for long-stay travel (> 6 months)

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Mefloquine weekly
Start 2-3 weeks pre-trip
Take 4 weeks post-trip

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Ideal Malaria Prophylaxis for short stays 2-3 weeks?

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Atovaquone-proguanil Daily
Start 1-2 days pre-trip
Take 7 days post trip

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4
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Where is Mefloquine resistance?

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SE Asia / Burma

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5
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What Malaria Prophylaxis medications can be taken weekly?

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Chloroquine
Mefloquine
Tafenoquine

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6
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Doxycycline side effect

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Sun Sensitivity

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7
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Doxycycline contraindication

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Pregnant women
Children under eight.

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8
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Best Malaria Prophylaxis options for the last-minute traveler?

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Doxycycline
Atovaquone-proguanil
Primaquine
Tafenoquine

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9
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Atovaquone Proguanil schedule

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Start 3 days pre-trip
Daily
Stop 7 days post-trip

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10
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Atovaquone Proguanil Contra Population

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Pregnant / breast feeding
Children <5kg

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11
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Chloroquine schedule

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Started 1-2 weeks pre-trip
Weekly
Stop 4 weeks post trip

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Doxycycline schedule

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Start 3 days pre-trip
Daily
Stop 4 weeks post-trip

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13
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Who would want to take Doxycycline?

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Additional protection from additional infections (such as infections and leptospirosis)

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14
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Doxycycline contra population

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Pregnant / breast feeding
Children <8 Yrs (Teeth)

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Doxycycline side effects

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Yeast infections
Sun Sensitivity
Stomach upset

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16
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Mefloquine schedule

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Started >2 weeks pre-trip
Weekly
Stop 4 weeks post-trip

17
Q

Mefloquine Contra

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Psych, Sz, @ QT

18
Q

Primaquine Schedule

A

1-2 days pre-trip
Daily
7 days post trip

19
Q

Primaquine Contra

A

G6PD - Pregnant

20
Q

Atovaquone Proguanil Interactions

A

Warfarin

21
Q

When can Primaquine be added?

A

terminal prophylaxis p prolonged exposure
Last two weeks of Tx

22
Q

What color are mosquitos attracted to?

A

Dark Blue

23
Q

Eucalyptus oil age

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Not recommended under 3 years.

24
Q

How to take Atovaquone Proguanil?

A

With a meal or Milk.

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