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Public Health

Malaria

Malaria has resurged in many parts of the tropics.
CME credit is no longer available for this conference.

Course Authors

Joel G. Breman, M.D., D.T.P.H.

Release Date: 08/08/2007

 
Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this Cyberounds®, you should be able to:

  • Discuss the global malaria burden and clinical manifestations

  • Diagnose and manage a patient with malaria

  • Discuss prevention strategies and discuss parasite resistance to existing pharmacotherapy.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This conference may include discussion of commercial products and services.

The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the sponsor or its publisher. Please review complete prescribing information of specific drugs or combination of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.

 

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