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Old 17th Sep 2006, 08:09
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flyboy2
 
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Guys
Your advisors need to be 'genned' up on latest malaria treatments-per area.

In Central & Southern Africa "Coartem" is often used with great success on aircrew with malaria. This contains the Chinese Root extract-Artesimin- but has another item included.
Once diagnosed as having the Falciparim parasite in the bloodstream, the victim can recover within a week-but not necessarily when infected with Cerebral Malaria !

Taking prophylactics on a long-term basis is NOT healthy for pilot's , so prevention is better than cure. All have side-effects, some are very serious-so beware & be warned !

Use sprays, creams,long-sleeves, long-trousers,mosquito nets,sleep under a fan[mossies cannot aviate in a downdraught]. Read al you can about malaria before going to Malaria areas.
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