Level 2 - Malaria in Mayotte
Mayotte is the setting of this malaria report
This notice addresses malaria in Mayotte at the date shown. It is separate from other malaria notices and does not establish which preventive medicine, if any, is appropriate for an individual.
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Key points
Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Mayotte.
Malaria is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes.
Malaria can be prevented by avoiding mosquito bites and taking a prescription antimalarial drug.
If you are traveling to Mayotte, you should speak to your healthcare professional about which antimalarial drug is right for you. You will need to start taking this medicine prior to your departure and continue taking it during and after your trip.
Seek medical care immediately if you develop symptoms including fever, chills, sweats, headache, vomiting, or body aches during or after travel, and tell your doctor that you have been in an area with malaria.
Malaria is a medical emergency. Do not delay treatment.
Traveler Information
Health Information for Travelers to Mayotte
CDC Malaria Website
Preventing Malaria While Traveling
Preventing Mosquito Bites
Clinician Information
Choosing a Drug to Prevent Malaria
Clinical Testing and Diagnosis for Malaria
Malaria in the CDC Yellow Book: Health Information for International Travel
Yellow Fever & Malaria Information, by Country
Malaria Risk Assessment for Travelers
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What is malaria?
Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite that spreads to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Early symptoms of malaria are similar to those of the flu, including fever, chills, sweats, headache, vomiting, and body aches.
Malaria can be prevented by taking a prescription antimalarial drug to kill the parasites and by preventing mosquito bites.
Without prompt diagnosis and treatment, malaria can rapidly progress to severe illness and death.
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