Use of Malaria Prevention Measures by North American and European Travelers to East Africa
Authors:
- Meghan A. BakerMBMeghan A. Baker
- Franz A. GrasFGFranz A. Gras
- Gail M. StenniesGSGail M. Stennies
- Petra MeerburgPMPetra Meerburg
- Elizabeth HiemstraEHElizabeth Hiemstra
- Monica PariseMPMonica Parise
- Merab OderoMOMerab Odero
- Peter WaiyakiPWPeter Waiyaki
Open Access
- 8 March 2006
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Journal of Travel Medicine
- Vol. 8 (4) , 167-172
Abstract
Background. The use of preventive measures, including effective chemoprophylaxis, is essential for protection against malaria among travelers. However,Keywords
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