The ABCD of Malaria Treatment
A: be Aware of the risk of malaria if you are travelling to a foreign country.
B: avoid mosquito Bites by taking appropriate measures. Reducing the number of Bites reduces the chances of getting malaria.
C: Comply with the appropriate prophylactic drug regimen for the area you are visiting. This is vitally important since failure to comply places you at great risk. Studies have shown that there is a reduced risk of contracting malaria even if you take the wrong regimen.
D: early Diagnosis of malaria if symptoms manifest following travel to a malarious region is vital. Malaria can be fatal but early diagnosis and treatment is usually 100% effective.
