Dr.Mohamed Shekhani

Management of Malaria:

• According to whether it is falciparum or non-faciparum & whether it is mild or severe falciparum.

Questions:• Malaria is now controlled or nearly eradicated in Iraq.T• Malaria occurred primarily in North Iraq.T• The most heavily affected area is Africa.T• Recurrences are usually due to persistent liver infection.T• Recurrences can be prevented by chloroquine therapy.F• The most severe type of malaria is Malarae type.F• Faciparum malaria causes the classical triad of chills,fever& sweating.F• The periodicity of fever depends on the type.T• Malaria can be prevented by taking antimalarials before entering an

endemic areas only.F• ITNs can prevent malaria.T• I Phone EMRs are effective preventive measure.F