malaria

Question 1

which chemoprophylaxis is used

Answer 1

doxycycline- daily
1-2 days before travel and continue untill 4 weeks after leaving malaria area
mefloquine- weekly
1-2 weeks before travelling and continue until 4 weeks after leaving malaria
atovaquone- daily/ 1-2 days before travel, continue until 7 days after leaving malaria area

Question 2

how to reduce risk of malaria

Answer 2

remain indoors from dusk till dawn
wear long light clothing 
use mosquito mats and coils 
use insecticide and IRS sprayed homes 
spray aerosol insecticide 
use air conditioner 
apply DEET containing repellent

Question 3

doxycycline

Answer 3

adverse effects 
esophageal ulceration
GIT symptoms 
candida
photosensitivity

Question 4

atovaquone

Answer 4

well tolerated headache

abdominal pain

Question 5

mefloquine

Answer 5

nausea 
strange dreams
dizziness 
mood changes
headache 
diarrhoea