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Malaria is a potentially fatal illness which is transmitted to human beings by infected mosquitoes.
Some areas of the Lowveld are affected by Malaria and both visitors and residents alike need to take precautions to prevent from contracting the
illness. These include using anti-malarial drugs and precautions aimed at preventing mosquito bites.
The disease is
easier to treat during the beginning stages and people who suspect that they have contracted Malaria should inform there doctors immediately.
Browse through the links below for more information on Malaria or contact a Doctor
or pharmacy in the Lowveld.
The disease has to a large extent been eradicated
in this region, and if
the proper precautions are taken, visitors should not encounter any
problems.
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Malaria Links
http://www.travelclinic.co.za/html/malaria.html - Information on Malaria
http://www.malaria.org.za/ - This is an entry page to websites with malaria content relevant to the Southern African context
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/regionalmalaria/safrica.htm - Malaria Information for Travelers to Southern Africa
http://www.mg.co.za/mg/africa/feb97/10mar-malaria.html - Mail & Guardian report on South Africa's deadly mozzies
http://www.mopani.co.za/prevent_malaria.htm - Mopani Pharmacy Online's Prevent Malaria! Page
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