Castle Hill District Travel Medicine Clinic
Malaria is a parasitic disease transmitted by the mosquito. It is present in tropical and subtropical areas of
Prevention of malaria involves minimising exposure to mosquitos by:
covering up arms and legs in the evening
using nets
avoiding outdoor activities between dusk and dawn
applying insect repellents
on bare skin
using insecticide aerosol in the room at night
using repellent coils.
Early
diagnosis and treatment is the key to good management. Report any fever lasting longer than 48 hours while abroad or after return
from malarious areas. Malaria can manifest for up to 3 months after being in areas affected by malaria. This illness is a great imitator
and may resemble other diseases such as influenza, hepatitis and so forth.
The doctors in our clinic are skilled in advising on the
correct medical and practical methods of preventing this illness. There are a number of preventative medications available and the
choice will be influenced by the country being visited, length of stay, possible side effects and cost.