Question

A 52-year-old man plans a 3-week trip to rural Ghana. According to Canadian travel medicine recommendations, which prophylactic measure is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Start appropriate malaria chemoprophylaxis such as atovaquone-proguanil or doxycycline

Answer

No malaria prophylaxis needed for Ghana

Answer

Use only mosquito repellent; no drugs are recommended

Answer

Receive yellow fever vaccine only

Answer

Take chloroquine alone for prophylaxis in all regions

Practice question

A 52-year-old man plans a 3-week trip to rural Ghana. According to Canadian travel medicine recommendations, which prophylactic measure is most appropriate?