A 28-year-old woman from the UK is planning a 10-day trip to Cancún, Mexico, staying in an all-inclusive beachside resort. She asks about malaria prop...

Question

A 28-year-old woman from the UK is planning a 10-day trip to Cancún, Mexico, staying in an all-inclusive beachside resort. She asks about malaria prophylaxis. What is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

No malaria prophylaxis is required; Cancún is not a malaria-risk area

Answer

Atovaquone/proguanil daily throughout the trip and for 7 days after return

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Doxycycline 100 mg daily throughout the trip and for 4 weeks after return

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Chloroquine 300 mg weekly

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Mefloquine 250 mg weekly starting 2 weeks before travel

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Malaria Risk Assessment

A 28-year-old woman from the UK is planning a 10-day trip to Cancún, Mexico, staying in an all-inclusive beachside resort. She asks about malaria prophylaxis. What is the most appropriate advice?