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A 22-year-old male asked:

I recently travelled to nigeria. i have a few bites on my feet and leg. as i travel so often for work i did not take anti malaria. should i get check?

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Dr. Jessica Allan
Dr. Jessica Allananswered
Internal Medicine 25 years experience
Consider: "If you feel sick and think you have malaria especially if you have a fever up to 1 year of travel, go to Doctor" CDC. Malaria is a very serious disease with fatal consequences.Go review the CDC. Next time please take the prophylaxis as recommended!
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