A family is travelling to rural Kenya for 2 weeks in August. Which malaria prophylaxis regimen is most appropriate according to Public Health England ...

Question

A family is travelling to rural Kenya for 2 weeks in August. Which malaria prophylaxis regimen is most appropriate according to Public Health England recommendations?

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Atovaquone-proguanil daily starting 1 day before

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No prophylaxis required

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Chloroquine alone starting 1 week before

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Doxycycline weekly starting 2 weeks before

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Mefloquine daily starting day of travel

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Malaria Prophylaxis

A family is travelling to rural Kenya for 2 weeks in August. Which malaria prophylaxis regimen is most appropriate according to Public Health England recommendations?