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... prevent . Malaria is usually transmitted via the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito . The parasite develops in the liver for approximately 7-10 days and then enters the blood stream where it invades red blood cells to undergo ...
... prevent . Malaria is usually transmitted via the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito . The parasite develops in the liver for approximately 7-10 days and then enters the blood stream where it invades red blood cells to undergo ...
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... prevent late relapses of P vivax and P. ovale . 5. Travelers can expect to encounter individuals using a variety of drugs to prevent malaria . At present , there is no agreement or con- sensus amongst experts in different countries or ...
... prevent late relapses of P vivax and P. ovale . 5. Travelers can expect to encounter individuals using a variety of drugs to prevent malaria . At present , there is no agreement or con- sensus amongst experts in different countries or ...
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... prevented by use of over - the - counter preparations of dimenhydrinate ( Dramamine ) or meclizine ( Bonine ) . A ... prevent these mild symptoms as well as more severe pulmonary and cerebral edema ( acute mountain sickness ) . Diamox ...
... prevented by use of over - the - counter preparations of dimenhydrinate ( Dramamine ) or meclizine ( Bonine ) . A ... prevent these mild symptoms as well as more severe pulmonary and cerebral edema ( acute mountain sickness ) . Diamox ...
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