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1
Q

Which patients should avoid malarial zones?

A

Pregnant and asplenic

2
Q

What age is Deet spray indicated for?

A

2 months

3
Q

How does deet effect spf factor

A

Reduces it

4
Q

What drugs are used in prophylaxis of malaria?

A

Doxycycline
Mefloquine
Malarone

5
Q

Which prophylaxis has to be taken 2-3 weeks before trip and why?

A

Mefloquine: to assess reaction

6
Q

Which antimalarial can be taken for only 1 week post trip?

A

Malarone

7
Q

What’s the dose of Chloroquine 310mg

A

Weekly