Abstract

BERBERIAN, Griselda; ROSANOVA, M. Teresa; TORROIJA, Cecilia  and  PRAINO, M. Laura. The ABCD of malaria prevention in pediatric travelers. Arch. argent. pediatr. [online]. 2014, vol.112, n.5. ISSN 0325-0075.  http://dx.doi.org/10.5546/aap.2014.468.

The development and spread of drug resistant Malaria parasites, population and travelers movements to Malaria zones have led to the resurgence of Malaria as a global health problem. Estimates suggest that 660 000 deaths occur annually, mainly in infants, children and pregnant woman. Disease knowledge and protection against mosquito bites are the first line of defense against Malaria. Malaria chemoprophylaxis adds to these measures, it must be evaluated based on the individual risk.

Keywords : Malaria; Prophylaxis; Children.

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