Paper Details

  1. Home
  2. Paper Details

Malaria prevention in the pregnant traveller: a review.

Author: CramerJakob P, RoggelinLouise

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
ReviewAn article that critically examines existing research on a particular topic and summarizes the current state of knowledge in the field.

Overview

Malaria is a serious health concern, particularly for infants and pregnant women in tropical areas. This review examines the current evidence for malaria prevention in pregnant travelers, analyzing the risks and benefits of both anti-mosquito measures and antimalarial drugs during pregnancy.
Paper Details　
Original Abstract of the Article :
Malaria is still a major threat to health in tropical regions. Particular attention should be directed to malaria prevention in infants and pregnant women as they are at high risk for plasmodial infection and complicated malaria. In this review, we summarize and discuss current evidence on malaria p...See full text at original site
Dr.Camel IconDr.Camel's Paper Summary Blogラクダ博士について

ラクダ博士は、Health Journal が論文の内容を分かりやすく解説するために作成した架空のキャラクターです。
難解な医学論文を、専門知識のない方にも理解しやすいように、噛み砕いて説明することを目指しています。

* ラクダ博士による解説は、あくまで論文の要点をまとめたものであり、原論文の完全な代替となるものではありません。詳細な内容については、必ず原論文をご参照ください。
* ラクダ博士は架空のキャラクターであり、実際の医学研究者や医療従事者とは一切関係がありません。
* 解説の内容は Health Journal が独自に解釈・作成したものであり、原論文の著者または出版社の見解を反映するものではありません。


引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmaid.2014.04.007

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Protecting Pregnant Travelers from Malaria: A Guide Through the Mosquito-Infested Desert

Malaria, like a venomous snake lurking in the desert, poses a significant threat to travelers, particularly pregnant women. This review focuses on [malaria prevention strategies] for pregnant travelers, summarizing the current evidence and highlighting the challenges of balancing [travel safety] with [maternal and fetal health].

The review discusses the [risk assessment] involved in [malaria prevention] for pregnant travelers, considering factors such as [destination risk, travel purpose, and individual risk perception]. This is like navigating a desert with varying degrees of danger, making informed decisions about the journey based on the potential hazards. The authors recommend [mefloquine] as the preferred [prophylactic] medication for pregnant travelers, but emphasize the need to carefully assess the potential risks and benefits of this drug.

Balancing Safety and Health in the Malaria-Infested Desert

This review highlights the importance of [personalized care] in managing [malaria prevention] for pregnant travelers. It’s like tailoring a desert journey to the specific needs of each traveler, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Navigating the Malaria Desert

This review emphasizes the need for [ongoing research] into the [safety and efficacy] of [malaria prevention] strategies for pregnant travelers. It’s a call to action, urging us to continue exploring ways to protect travelers from this deadly disease without compromising the health of mothers and their unborn children.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This review is a reminder that the desert of malaria is a dangerous place, particularly for pregnant travelers. Careful planning, informed decisions, and ongoing research are essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of mothers and their children in malaria-endemic regions.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2015-04-16
  2. Date Revised 2014-06-02
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

24813714

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/j.tmaid.2014.04.007

SNS
PICO Info
in preparation
Languages

English

Positive IndicatorAn AI analysis index that serves as a benchmark for how positive the results of the study are. Note that it is a benchmark and requires careful interpretation and consideration of different perspectives.

This site uses cookies. Visit our privacy policy page or click the link in any footer for more information and to change your preferences.