{"id":185503,"date":"2016-06-03T18:30:50","date_gmt":"2016-06-03T15:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/all-you-need-to-know-about-malaria-in-angola\/"},"modified":"2016-06-03T18:30:50","modified_gmt":"2016-06-03T15:30:50","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-about-malaria-in-angola","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/all-you-need-to-know-about-malaria-in-angola\/","title":{"rendered":"#All you need to Know about Malaria in Angola"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3609851ad52\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3609851ad52\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/all-you-need-to-know-about-malaria-in-angola\/#Malaria_or_Paludismo_Whats_the_difference\" >Malaria or Paludismo? What\u2019s the difference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/all-you-need-to-know-about-malaria-in-angola\/#What_causes_Malaria_Paludismo\" >What causes Malaria \/ Paludismo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/all-you-need-to-know-about-malaria-in-angola\/#Symptoms_of_Malaria\" >Symptoms of Malaria<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/all-you-need-to-know-about-malaria-in-angola\/#Severe_Malaria_vs_Uncomplicated_Malaria\" >Severe Malaria vs Uncomplicated Malaria<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/all-you-need-to-know-about-malaria-in-angola\/#How_to_Diagnose_Malaria\" >How to Diagnose Malaria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/all-you-need-to-know-about-malaria-in-angola\/#Malaria_Prevention_in_Angola\" >Malaria Prevention in Angola<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/all-you-need-to-know-about-malaria-in-angola\/#Should_an_Expat_take_anti-malarial_long-term\" >Should an\u00a0Expat take anti-malarial long-term?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/all-you-need-to-know-about-malaria-in-angola\/#Do_you_have_any_other_doubts_about_malaria\" >Do you have any other doubts about malaria?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/all-you-need-to-know-about-malaria-in-angola\/#Bibliography\" >Bibliography<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#All you need to Know about Malaria in Angola<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"text\">Malaria in Angola is endemic, the leading cause of death, and work\/school absenteeism. Angola recorded 2,915 deaths from malaria in the first quarter of this year, compared with 8,000 for the whole of 2015 and 5,500 the previous year. The main victims are children under 5 years and pregnant women.<\/p>\n<p>As an expat living in Angola, we\u00a0often hear talks about malaria, as an ordinary thing! At\u00a0some point \u201ceveryone\u201d had malaria, or had a close friend\u00a0who had malaria. But, there are many\u00a0doubts about the disease, we know we had them! We hear different and even contradictory information, and it\u00a0can become very confusing!<\/p>\n<p>One thing is going on vacations to a country with Malaria for\u00a0one or two weeks, another is living in this\u00a0country for 3 or more years. So according to information from different doctors, nurses and information from WHO we gathered the information we thought it can be\u00a0useful for expats.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malaria_or_Paludismo_Whats_the_difference\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malaria_or_Paludismo_What%E2%80%99s_the_difference\"><\/span>Malaria or Paludismo? What\u2019s the difference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes we hear Paludismo, sometimes Malaria, and it\u2019s often difficult to understand if it\u2019s the same disease, or different and which one is worse\u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Malaria and Paludismo is exactly the same thing<\/strong>, but\u00a0in Angola, the term Paludismo is used more often.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_Malaria_Paludismo\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_Malaria_\/_Paludismo\"><\/span>What causes Malaria \/ Paludismo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is caused by the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito, which then infects the body with the parasite Plasmodium. Once an infected mosquito bites a human and transmits the parasites, those parasites multiply in the host\u2019s liver before infecting and destroying red blood cells.<\/p>\n<p>An incubation time occurs before the first symptoms <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear, this period usually varies from 7 to 16 days, according to the species of parasite. There are more than 100 types of Plasmodium parasites. In Angola, the most common parasites are P. falciparum P. vivax and P. Malariae. The  P. falciparum is responsible for 92% of all cases of the disease.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/malaria.jpg\" alt=\"All you need to Know about Malaria Angola\" class=\"wp-image-1609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/malaria.jpg 729w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/malaria-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/malaria-520x257.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/malaria.jpg\" alt=\"All you need to Know about Malaria Angola\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-1609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/malaria.jpg 729w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/malaria-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/malaria-520x257.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Malaria\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Malaria\"><\/span>Symptoms of Malaria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first <strong>symptoms<\/strong> of malaria are <strong>non-specific<\/strong> and similar to those of the flu. These include chills, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches, and fatigue. In young children, it\u00a0may also present with\u00a0lethargy, lack of appetite\u00a0and cough (WHO). There are two categories\u00a0of Malaria: severe and uncomplicated.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/malaria-symptoms.jpg\" alt=\"Angola malaria symptoms \" class=\"wp-image-1622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/malaria-symptoms.jpg 670w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/malaria-symptoms-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/malaria-symptoms-520x233.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/malaria-symptoms.jpg\" alt=\"Angola malaria symptoms \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-1622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/malaria-symptoms.jpg 670w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/malaria-symptoms-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/malaria-symptoms-520x233.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Severe_Malaria_vs_Uncomplicated_Malaria\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Severe_Malaria_vs_Uncomplicated_Malaria\"><\/span>Severe Malaria vs Uncomplicated Malaria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Uncomplicated malaria is diagnosed when symptoms are present but there are no clinical or laboratory signs to indicate a severe infection or the of vital organs. Individuals suffering from this form can eventually develop severe malaria if the disease is left untreated, or if they have poor or no immunity to the disease.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of uncomplicated malaria typically last 6-10 hours and come\u00a0in cycles that occur every second day, although some strains of the parasite can cause a longer cycle or mixed symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Severe malaria is defined by clinical or laboratory evidence of vital organ dysfunction. This form has the capacity to be fatal if left untreated. The symptoms are impaired con<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">science<\/a>less (gaslow coma score\u00a0&lt;11), prostration (inability\u00a0to sit or stand without assistance), multiple convulsions, acidosis, hypoglycemia,\u00a0abnormal bleeding and signs of anemia, renal impairment, pulmonary edema.<\/p>\n<p>In endemic countries\u00a0populations are continuously exposed to a high frequency of malarial inoculation, they develop partial immunity to clinical disease, reducing the\u00a0risk of developing severe malaria.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: immunity induced by the presence of the parasite never gives full protection!<\/strong> On the other side <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>ers who acquire malaria are often non-immune! People living in endemic countries are at higher risk of severe malaria.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"633\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/o-palu.jpg\" alt=\"How to prevent Malaria in Angola?\" class=\"wp-image-1614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/o-palu.jpg 633w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/o-palu-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/o-palu-520x379.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"633\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/o-palu.jpg\" alt=\"How to prevent Malaria in Angola?\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-1614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/o-palu.jpg 633w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/o-palu-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/o-palu-520x379.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Diagnose_Malaria\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Diagnose_Malaria\"><\/span>How to Diagnose Malaria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In malaria-endemic areas, malaria should be suspected in any patient presenting a history of fever or temperature above 37,5 with no other obvious cause. The clinical features of uncomplicated malaria are non-specific, and diagnosing it requires blood testing. The WHO strongly advise parasitology\u00a0confirmation by microscopy or a rapid diagnostic test (RDT). In Angola, the first step is to go to a clinic when you have any of the symptoms and do the test \u2013 \u201cGota espessa\u201d. (thick blood)<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Gota espessa<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0is the method officially adopted in Angola for the diagnosis of malaria. This exam is simple, effective,\u00a0low-cost and easy to perform. The technique relies on the visualization of the parasite by microscope. It allows for the quantification and monitoring of the parasite\u00a0and the differentiation between the main species of <em>Plasmodium.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"622\" height=\"249\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sem-T%C3%ADtulo-2.png\" alt=\"All you need to Know about Paludismo in Angola\" class=\"wp-image-1624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sem-T\u00edtulo-2.png 622w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sem-T\u00edtulo-2-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sem-T\u00edtulo-2-520x208.png 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"622\" height=\"249\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sem-T%C3%ADtulo-2.png\" alt=\"All you need to Know about Paludismo in Angola\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-1624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sem-T\u00edtulo-2.png 622w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sem-T\u00edtulo-2-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sem-T\u00edtulo-2-520x208.png 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>RDT<\/strong>\u00a0is tested for the detection of\u00a0the antigenic components.<\/p>\n<p>You can do these tests in any\u00a0big clinic and in health centers. When you have one of the symptoms you should do the\u00a0<em>Gota Espessa <\/em>test<em>.<\/em> Sometimes the results of\u00a0the first test can\u00a0be\u00a0negative, but if you have symptoms you should repeat the test 3 times before crossing of the possibility of having malaria. If the test is positive you should im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely start the treatment. <strong>There are no false positives!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malaria_Prevention_in_Angola\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malaria_Prevention_in_Angola\"><\/span>Malaria Prevention in Angola<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Everybody should already have\u00a0heard about this, but it is never enough to repeat\u00a0<strong>Prevent mosquito bites<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cover exposed skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants especially at night when they are more active;<\/li>\n<li>Use an appropriate <strong>insect repellent<\/strong> as directed (repellents must\u00a0have DEET to be effective);<\/li>\n<li>Use flying-insect <strong>spray<\/strong> indoors around sleeping areas;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid<\/strong> having <strong>water container<\/strong> indoors;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/tabela.jpg\" alt=\"All you need to Know about Malaria in Angola\" class=\"wp-image-1611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/tabela.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/tabela-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/tabela-520x214.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/tabela.jpg\" alt=\"All you need to Know about Malaria in Angola\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-1611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/tabela.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/tabela-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/tabela-520x214.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_an_Expat_take_anti-malarial_long-term\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_an_Expat_take_antimalarial_longterm\"><\/span>Should an\u00a0Expat take anti-malarial long-term?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Long-term travelers are defined as non-immune travelers staying in malaria-endemic countries for \u22656 months.\u00a0According to CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), expatriates who live where malaria is hyper \u2013 or holoendemic should be encouraged to take continuous chemoprophylaxis during the high-transmission periods and to be on standby for the rest of the season.<\/p>\n<p>The risk of serious side-effects associated with the long-term prophylactic use of chloroquine is low, but retinal toxicity is of concern when a cumulative dose of 100 g of chloroquine is reached. Anyone who has taken 300 mg of chloroquine weekly for more than 5 years and requires further prophylaxis should be screened twice yearly for early retinal changes. If daily doses of 100 mg chloroquine have been taken, screening should start after 3 years.<\/p>\n<p>Data indicate no increased risk of serious side-effects with long-term use of mefloquine if the drug is tolerated in the short-term. Pharmacokinetic data indicate that mefloquine does not accumulate during long-term intake.<\/p>\n<p>This is a controversial topic and we didn\u2019t get to any definite conclusion. There is strong evidence that you should take anti-malarial, even long term! But there is no evidence for how long you can take them. And there is also evidence of the hazards of taking anti-malaria for long periods of time. So we will leave it to each one\u2019s criteria, and more importantly according to your doctor\u2019s recommendation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_have_any_other_doubts_about_malaria\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_have_any_other_doubts_about_malaria\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Do you have any other doubts about malaria?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bibliography\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bibliography\"><\/span>Bibliography<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">ADPP Angola \u00a0and Minist\u00e9rio da Sa\u00fade e o Programa Nacional de Controlo da Mal\u00e1ria. \u201cManual do Professor do Controlo da Mal\u00e1ria\u201d. 2006<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">WHO, Malaria report 2015<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">WHO, Guidelines for the treatment of malaria 3rd edition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Lam, Peter. \u201cMalaria: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments.\u201d <i>Medical <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">News<\/a> Today<\/i>. MediLexicon, Intl., 23\u00a0Feb. 2016. Web. 18 May.2016 \u2013\u00a0http:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/150670.php<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Malaria and Travelers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">A\u00e7\u00f5es de Controle da Mal\u00e1ria \u2013 Manual para Profissionais de Sa\u00fade na Aten\u00e7\u00e3o B\u00e1sica, Minist\u00e9rio da Saude do Brasil, 2005<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">A big thank you to my friend Raquel, who\u00a0is a nurse working in Angola and\u00a0listened to\u00a0all my doubts about Malaria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text \">Sharing is caring!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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