Risk Assessment and Prevention of Malaria Among Italian Troops in Afghanistan, 2002 to 2011

ConclusionsIn spite of the decreasing compliance with chemoprophylaxis, suggesting a low perception of the risk of malaria, this study confirmed the good tolerability of mefloquine in the military. The risk of malaria for Italian troops in Afghanistan was very low, and chemoprophylaxis was suspended in 2012. A similar policy may be adopted by the generality of International Security Assistance Force troops, and any chemoprophylaxis may be restricted to soldiers stationing in areas where the risk of malaria is substantial.

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Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - July 4, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mario S. Peragallo, Giuseppe Sarnicola, Daniela Boccolini, Roberto Romi, Giacomo Mammana Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research