A UK-based travel clinic uses the WHO 'traffic light' system for malaria risk assessment. A traveller is going to a country where malaria risk is desc...

Question

A UK-based travel clinic uses the WHO 'traffic light' system for malaria risk assessment. A traveller is going to a country where malaria risk is described as 'very low' in most areas but 'present' in specific rural regions. What prophylaxis approach is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Risk assessment should be individualised: travellers to low-risk areas may rely on awareness and bite avoidance alone, while those visiting higher-risk areas within the country should receive chemoprophylaxis

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Full chemoprophylaxis for the entire trip

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No prophylaxis is needed for any area within that country

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Only SBET should be prescribed

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Only ITNs are needed

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Individualised Malaria Risk Assessment

A UK-based travel clinic uses the WHO 'traffic light' system for malaria risk assessment. A traveller is going to a country where malaria risk is described as 'very low' in most areas but 'present' in specific rural regions. What prophylaxis approach is appropriate?