Gawthrop Mary, Stillwell Alexandra, Wong Claire S, Simons Hilary
National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC), University College Hospital, London.
Nurs Times. 2012;108(21):23-5.
Malaria is a common, potentially fatal infection found in more than 100 countries. Nurses play an important role in advising travellers about the risk of malaria, methods of prevention and in recognising the disease in returning travellers. This article provides an overview and outlines key areas of knowledge that are essential for nurses involved in giving pre- and post-travel malaria advice.