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A member asked:
How serious of a risk do i have catching malaria in cambodia, phnom penh and angkor wat?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Malaria is there: Make sure you do everything you can to avoid malaria. Good to see your doctor before hand, or a Travel Medicine/Infectious diseases doctor. They have the expert knowledge to limit the impact of malaria - you don't want it ruining your holiday and jeopardizing your health. I recc malaria meds, bug spray, protective clothing and common sense. You can enjoy these places, just prepare first!
Answered 5/8/2015
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Malaria: "Malaria:Â Prophylaxis is recommended for all areas except Phnom Penh and around Lake Tonle Sap. Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone and proguanil) (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline are the recommended drugs, except for the western provinces of Preah Vihear, Siemreap, Oddar, Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Pailin, Koh Kong, and Pursat, where mefloquine should not be used because of the presence of >
Answered 11/28/2017
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