Not sure if you've noticed that there's a parallel thread going on. In it, I specified that I'm going to Phongsali, Luang Namtha and Bokeo provinces, and the guy said he didn't think there was much worry about malaria there (but that dengue fever is a worry).
Anyone know any more about this or have thoughts on this?
Ok if I mention in the other thread that you said malaria's not likely present in Phongsali, Luang Namtha and Bokeo provinces, (and that dengue's the bigger danger)?
But I will likely be in this part of Laos in a week, so it's likely the rainy season will still be going on. Still not a risk factor?
I found artemisinin in a Kunming pharmacy, but after some searching on the web, it seems that artemisinin is only used to cure malaria once it is contracted.
The Wiki on artemisinin says the following, "Artemisinins are not used for malaria prophylaxis (prevention) because of the extremely short activity (half-life) of the drug. To be effective, it would have to be administered multiple times each day."
Ok, thanks for the info. I guess there's no drug to prevent dengue, just mosquito repellent and avoidance.
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