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Alternate Names : Avoiding Infectious Diseases When Traveling, Infectious Diseases and Travelers

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Malaria

Malaria is one of the most important infectious diseases in the world, affecting millions of people on every continent except Australia. Malaria is not a problem in cold climates, and is a lesser problem in temperate climates, but is a threat to those living or traveling in subtropical and tropical climates.

Resistance of the malaria organism changes rapidly and frequent updating on resistant strains, especially the falciparum, is necessary for safe travel. Travelers should call the CDC (Centers for Disease control and Prevention) for the most up-to-date information on travel and malaria. The numbers are:

(404) 332-4555
(404) 639-3311

The CDC Web site is also complete, up-to-date, and convenient: www.cdc.gov.

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• Africa
• North america (general area)
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• Asia east asia (general area)
• Europe southern europe (general area)
• Malaria
• Yellow fever
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Review Date : 2/27/2002
Reviewed By : Camille Kotton, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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