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Review
. 2001 Mar;15(26):47-52; quiz 54-5.
doi: 10.7748/ns2001.03.15.26.47.c2995.

Malaria

J Martin
Review

Malaria

J Martin. Nurs Stand. 2001 Mar.

Abstract

Malaria is a common and dangerous tropical disease, caused by a parasite transmitted to humans through the bite of the anopheles mosquito. This article reviews the prevention, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of malaria, and outlines key aspects of pre-travel advice.

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    Clarke N. Clarke N. Nurs Stand. 2002 Mar 13-19;16(26):25. Nurs Stand. 2002. PMID: 12108370 No abstract available.
  • Bite-sized.
    Chambers S. Chambers S. Nurs Stand. 2002 Jul 24;16(45):26. Nurs Stand. 2002. PMID: 12219415 No abstract available.

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