Malaria
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What is Malaria?
Malaria is a serious and potentially life threatening disease, transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female Anopheles spp. mosquitoes. Malaria is widely distributed throughout tropical regions of the world; the African region reports the majority of cases.
How does the treatment work?
Malaria can be prevented by taking one of three medicines (Atovaquone/Proguanil (Malarone), Doxycycline or Mefloquine (Lariam).
Malarone should be taken everyday starting 1-2 days before entering the malaria zone. Continued throughout stay in the malaria zone and for 7 days after leaving the malaria zone.
Doxycycline should be taken everyday starting 1-2 days before entering the malaria zone. Continued throughout stay in the malaria zone and for 28 days after leaving the malaria zone.
Lariam is taken each week starting 2 weeks before entering the malaria zone, throughout the stay and for 4 weeks after leaving the malaria zone.
Who should be treated?
All travellers visiting malaria endemic regions are at risk of acquiring malaria.
How much does it cost?
Malarone £1.8 per tablet
Doxycycline £0.60 per tablet
Lariam £3.55 per tablet
How it works
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Book a free consultation
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Discuss and agree to a suitable treatment plan
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Our courier notifies and delivers to you