Travel websites should inform holidaymakers about the risks of malaria and the need to take preventative measures before travelling.
Imported cases of malaria remain relatively common in the UK, say the doctors. The majority of malaria in the UK is contracted in West Africa (813 of 1,495 cases in 2009) and a significant proportion occurs in holidaymakers (57 in 2009).
They say that this risk could potentially be reduced if travel websites include explicit messages regarding the need for medical advice and effective chemoprophylaxis prior to travelling to malaria endemic areas.
About Mosquito Diseases
Mosquito-borne diseases, like malaria, filaria, dengue, etc are common in places conducive of mosquito breeding. Swamps, ponds and stagnated drainage provide optimal breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Mosquito-borne diseases, like malaria, filaria, dengue, etc are common in places conducive of mosquito breeding. Swamps, ponds and stagnated drainage provide optimal breeding ground for mosquitoes.
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'Jet Lagged' Malaria Parasites
A recent study has shed light on the fact that malaria causing parasite is poor or inefficient at spreading the disease if it is jet lagged.
A recent study has shed light on the fact that malaria causing parasite is poor or inefficient at spreading the disease if it is jet lagged.
Malaria Parasite's Progression in the Body
Scientists for the first time have shown the movement of malaria parasites in the body using advanced computer modeling and laboratory experiments.
Scientists for the first time have shown the movement of malaria parasites in the body using advanced computer modeling and laboratory experiments.
