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Malaria : Prevention

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Prevention could include:
Most people living in areas where malaria is common have acquired some immunity to the disease. Visitors will not have immunity, and should take preventive medications.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 30, 2009
Several researchers are currently working on a malarial vaccine, but the complex life cycle of the malaria parasite makes it difficult. A parasite has much more genetic material than a virus or bacterium.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Several researchers are currently working on a malarial vaccine, but the complex life cycle of the malaria parasite makes it difficult. A parasite has much more genetic material than a virus or bacterium.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Preventing mosquito bites while in the tropics is one possible way to avoid malaria. Several researchers are currently working on a malarial vaccine, but the complex life cycle of the malaria parasite makes it difficult.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Insect repellent safetyThe safest bug repellent is proper clothing. Wear a full-brimmed hat to protect your head and the back of your neck.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 26, 2009
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