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Follow the links below to find information about malaria.
Reviewed February 2009
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Malaria
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Queensland Health
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Malaria is caused by a parasite which is spread through the bite of particular types of mosquito. There are four types of malaria parasites. One type, called falciparum malaria, is dangerous because unless treated promptly it can cause severe illness and even death.
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Oct 2009
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National Arbovirus and Malaria Advisory Committee (NAMAC) annual reports
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This page contains links to the NAMAC annual reports, which are published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence. The reports also inlcude data on the Sentinel Chicken Surveillance Programme, which is used to provide an early warning of increased flavivirus activity in Australia.
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Sep 2009
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Drugs for preventing malaria in travellers
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Malaria is a mosquito-transmitted disease which commonly infects international travellers, sometimes fatally. Deaths from malaria are usually caused by Plasmodium falciparum....
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Aug 2009
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Breastfeeding and travel
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Better Health Channel
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Breast milk protects your baby from illness and infection, so it is the safest drink for your baby while travelling. You won't have to worry about access to artificial baby milk, clean water or heating facilities. You may experience a drop in milk supply due to dehydration after flying or illness (such as travellers' diarrhoea).
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May 2009
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Artemisinin-based combination therapy for treating uncomplicated malaria
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Malaria is a major cause of illness and death in many of the world's poorest countries. It is spread from person to person by the bite of mosquitoes infected with a microorganism called Plasmodium. The Plasmodium species P. falciparum is the most common...
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Mar 2009
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Electronic mosquito repellents for preventing mosquito bites and malaria infection
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Malaria is a major health problem that particularly affects people living in sub-Saharan Africa and other tropical parts of the world. It often causes considerable morbidity and mortality especially in children under five. It is transmitted by mosquito ...
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Mar 2009
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High first dose quinine regimen for treating severe malaria
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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People with severe malaria are unconscious, have difficulty breathing, may convulse, and have low blood sugar. They need treating quickly....
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Feb 2009
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Insecticide-treated nets for preventing malaria in pregnancy
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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In endemic areas, malaria in pregnancy is a major public health problem. It contributes to severe anaemia in the mother and low birth weight for babies, which are associated with poor infant health and early infant death. Also the unborn child and the p...
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Feb 2009
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Malaria
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Better Health Channel
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Malaria is an infection characterised by fever, shivering, chills and anaemia. It is caused by species of the Plasmodium parasite, passed on via the bite of an infected mosquito. Travellers to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Central or South America are at risk. In malarial areas avoid mosquito bites by wearing long, loose clothing, using insect repellents and avoiding outdoors at dusk and dawn.
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Aug 2008
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Intramuscular arteether for treating severe malaria
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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People with severe malaria are unconscious, have difficulty breathing, may convulse, and have low blood sugar. They need to be treated quickly, but because of their illness cannot take drugs by mouth. Arteether, an artemisinin derivative, is a possible ...
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Steroids for treating cerebral malaria
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Cerebral malaria is a severe form of the disease that can induce convulsions and coma; about 15% to 50% of patients with cerebral malaria will die, and 5% to 10% of survivors are left disabled as a result of brain damage....
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Human surveillance overview
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This page contains and overview of arbovirus and malaria surveillance in the human population of Australia.
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Mar 2008
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Pregnancy and travel
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Better Health Channel
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Travelling while pregnant is safest during the second trimester, provided a pregnant woman isn't experiencing any complications. If you are pregnant and want to travel, consult with your doctor. Most vaccines (immunisations) are not recommended for pregnant women, so consult your doctor. Some antimalarial drugs are harmful to the foetus. Airlines have different policies on when a pregnant woman can fly.
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Nov 2007
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Chemoprophylaxis and intermittent treatment for preventing malaria in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Most children in areas where malaria is endemic are semi-immune against serious malaria by the age of seven, but for children under five the disease can be serious, and a million worldwide die each year from malaria. The review of 21 trials found that c...
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Nov 2007
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Malaria overview - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Malaria is a serious, sometimes fatal, disease that is caused by a parasitic infection of the red blood cells.
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May 2007
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