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How safe is it to travel if you are pregnant and have malaria?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Which type of: Malaria? On medications? severity of symptoms? How far into pregnancy? Travel what distance? Travel by what mode? There are a lot of variables that come into play - I would consult with your obstetrician who already knows you.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2014

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