Plasmodium vivax Plasmodium ovale Plasmodium falciparum

Plasmodium malariae

Peripheral Blood Smears Quantitative Buffy coat Rapid Diagnostics Tests (RDT)

Stay inside when it is dark outside, preferably in a screened or airconditioned room. Wear protective clothing (long pants and long-sleeved shirts). Use insect repellent with DEET (N,N diethylmetatoluamide). Use bed nets (mosquito netting) sprayed with or soaked in an insecticide. Use flying-insect spray indoors around sleeping areas. Avoid areas where malaria and mosquitoes are present if you are at higher risk.

The type (species) of the infecting parasite The area where the infection was acquired The severity of malaria symptoms The patient's age Any other illnesses or conditions Pregnancy Drug allergies Other medications taken by the patient.

Chloroquine Mefloquine (Lariam) Atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone) Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (Fansidar) Quinine Doxycycline Primaquine
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 http://malaria.emedtv.com/malaria/malariatreatment.html Voge, M & markell, E (1981). Medical Parasitology, USA, W.B Saunders company