Vol 60, No 1-2 (2009)
Review article
Published online: 2009-12-17
Malaria prevention
IMH 2009;60(1-2):67-70.
Abstract
Malaria is a parasitic disease transmitted by the bites of Anopheles mosquitoes. It is a common and life-threatening disease in tropical and subtropical countries. There is no vaccination available, and prevention
is based on a combination of chemoprophylaxis and avoidance of mosquito bites.
Keywords: malariamalaria preventionmosquito bite preventionchemoprophylaxis
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