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What is Malaria?
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Malaria is a tropical disease passed on to humans by mosquitoes and is currently virulent in 100 countries over the world. It is caused by a parasite (germ) called plasmodium that lives in mosquitoes. Malaria is one of the leading causes of disease and death in the world. It is estimated that there are 300 to 500 million new cases every year, with 1.5 to 2.7 million deaths worldwide. Malaria occurs extensively in tropical and subtropical regions.
Most infections occur in travellers returning to the UK (rather than visitors coming to the UK). The risk of getting malaria is greatest if you do not take your anti-malarial medication or do not take it properly.
If you feel unwell and have recently returned from an area in which there is malaria you should seek prompt medical advice, even if you have taken your anti-malarial medication correctly.
All services provided by Anytime Doctor are safe, fast and confidential. You can obtain treatment within the privacy of your home and without the inconvenience of waiting for an appointment.
Treatment Options
Malarone 250mg/100mg
- Contains the active ingredients atovaquone and proguanil
- Effective in most areas of the world and generally well tolerated
- Needs to be taken until 1 week after leaving a malaria area
Atovaquone/Proguanil Hydrochloride 250mg/100mg
- Generic version of Malarone
- Contains the same active ingredients as Malarone - atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride
- Needs to be taken until 1 week after leaving a malaria area
Doxycycline 100mg
- Also known as Vibramycin-D
- Effective in most areas of the world and generally well tolerated
- Needs to be taken until 4 weeks after leaving a malaria area
How the service works
Just 3 simple steps
- Tell us about your health, select your treatment and pay
It only takes a few minutes. - Doctor review
A UK-registered doctor will review your consultation and approve treatment if suitable. - Delivery to your door
Your medicine is sent in discreet packaging, with fast, tracked delivery.
How do I know which anti-malaria tablets I need?
To select which type of anti-malarial tablet you should take, first make a note of which tablets are recommended for your area of travel. After your medical consultation a doctor will recommend the tablets which are safe for you take. If both medicines are recommended, your choice comes down to personal preference such as cost and the number of tablets you need to take for your trip.
Please visit the NHS Fit for Travel website which lists the recommended anti-malarials for every country in the world. Click on the countries you are visiting and make a note of the recommended anti-malarial tablets.
How can I prevent getting infected with malaria?
Remember that no anti-malarial drug is 100% effective, careful anti-mosquito bite measures are essential. You should also use a mosquito net at night and effective repellents to avoid getting bitten.
Many cases of malaria can be prevented by the ABCD approach:
- A - Awareness of risk: know your risk of malaria
- B - Bite prevention: avoid bites as much as possible
- C - Chemoprophylaxis: take the right antimalarial tablets
- D - Diagnosis: get immediate medical help for symptoms
Are anti-malarials suitable for long trips (more than 6 months)?
If you are planning to travel for more than six months, you are considered to be a long term traveller. When travelling to areas where there is a risk of malaria, always consider taking anti malarial medicine. If you are travelling to different places, you may only need to take anti-malarials for part of your trip. Long term travellers should discuss their options at a specialist travel health clinic or with their GP.
How can I prevent mosquito bites?
Mosquitoes bite particularly at twilight and at night, so you should take most precautions during this time. Sleep in rooms that are properly screened with gauze over the windows and doors, preferably air-conditioned. Spray the room with an insecticide before entering to kill any mosquitoes that have got inside during the day.
You should also consider using a mosquito net around your bed, impregnated with an insecticide such as pyrethrum (a harmless substance manufactured on the basis of extract of chrysanthemum) or permethrin (artificial pyrethrum).
Long trousers, long sleeved clothing and socks thick enough to stop the mosquitoes biting will also protect you, and should be worn outside after sunset. While you will not be able to avoid bites completely, the less you and your family are bitten, the less likely you are to catch malaria.
What mosquito repellent should I use?
Mosquito repellent containing diethyl toluamide (DEET) is recommended as the most effective form of bite preventive treatment. It has an excellent safety profile in adults, children and pregnant women and has been used in over 8 billion doses in the last 50 years. Insect repellents containing over 30 to 50 per cent DEET will effectively repel mosquitoes when applied to exposed skin.
Other alternatives if you dislike DEET include non-DEET Jungle Formula, Bayrepel and Mosiguard (made from eucalyptus oil). It is important that the manufacturer's recommendations are not exceeded, particularly when using on small children.