Articles Tagged With: Malaria
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Malaria Prophylaxis During Pregnancy
In a retrospective study of American military women involving 50 treated with atovaquone-proguanil and 156 exposed to mefloquine, no increase in risk of fetal loss or adverse infant outcomes was identified. Atovaquone-proguanil seems safe for use in pregnancy, but data are limited.
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The Safety and Effectiveness of Pyrethroid Insecticides as the Battle Against Mosquitoes Continues
There is a statistical association between a urine test suggestive of exposure to pyrethroid insecticides and increased mortality over the subsequent 14 years.
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The Safety and Effectiveness of Pyrethroid Insecticides as the Battle Against Mosquitoes Continues
There is a statistical association between having a urine test suggestive of exposure to pyrethroid insecticides and increased mortality over the subsequent 14 years.
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Tafenoquine for Malaria Prevention and Relapse Treatment
Tafenoquine is effective for the prevention of all species of malaria and can be used to prevent relapse of Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale. G6PD status should be evaluated prior to use.
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Infectious Disease Alert Updates
Surgeons Really Are Different; Short-Course Atovaquone/Proguanil for Malaria Prophylaxis; The High Cost of Chronic Lyme Treatment
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A Maternal Antibody Protects Infants From Severe Malaria
Transplacental antibodies against Plasmodium falciparum Schizont Egress Antigen-1 may protect infants from severe malarial infection during the first year of life. This new knowledge about these antibodies potentially can inform vaccine development.
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Travel Medicine 2019 — A Conference Report
The International Society of Travel Medicine met in Washington, DC, from June 5-9.
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Infectious Disease Alert Updates
Circulation of a Novel Vaccinia Virus in Brazilian Equids; Chopin’s Brandied Heart; The Scent of Malaria
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Optimal Treatment of Vivax Malaria
In glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase-sufficient individuals in Southeast Asia, combined treatment with chloroquine and primaquine provides much more lasting relief from vivax malaria than either chloroquine alone or artesunate.
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Mefloquine: Still Effective and Still Safe for Malaria Chemoprophylaxis
Mefloquine is known as an effective agent for malaria chemoprophylaxis. However, concerns about serious adverse effects have limited its use. Now, a careful review of data suggests that fatal outcomes related to mefloquine prophylaxis are very rare.