Malaria Chemoprophylaxis in Military Aircrew
Abstract
Malaria prophylaxis of aircrew is one of the more frequent problems with which a flight surgeon has to cope. This article examines the aeromedical aspects of the topic by reviewing the indications and side effects of the available chemoprophylactic drugs. A potential for neurosensory side effects constitutes the most frequent reason to reject the use of a particular drug. Knowledge about malaria prophylaxis is in a constant state of change; thus, recommendations are liable to become rapidly outmoded. Whatever the chosen drug, chemoprophylaxis should always be integrated into a global management strategy which includes antivector measures on an individual and collective scale.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADP011046
Entities
People
- Jean F. Paris
- Jean P. Gourbat
- Philippe Doireau