Malaria Prophylaxis in Children

摘要

After completing this article, readers should be able to:1.Differentiate among the four species of Plasmodium.2. Recognize the life cycle stages of the malaria parasite.3. Identify the geographic areas endemic for chloroquine-sensitive and chloroquine-resistant malaria.4.Identify the appropriate chemoprophylactic regimen(s) for malaria in areas with and without chloroquine resistance.5.Recognize the site of action of the chemoprophylactic agents in the life cycle of the parasite. 6.List nonchemoprophylactic prevention strategies for malaria.