Malaria is a serious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes. If it isn’t diagnosed and treated promptly, it can be fatal.
A single mosquito bite is all it takes for someone to become infected.
Symptoms of malaria
It’s important to be aware of the symptoms of malaria if you’re travelling to areas where there’s a high risk of the disease. Symptoms include:
a high temperature (fever) sweats and chills headaches vomiting muscle pains diarrhoea Symptoms usually appear between 7 and 18 days after becoming infected, but in some cases the symptoms may not appear for up to a year, or occasionally even longer.
When to seek medical attention
Seek medical help immediately if you develop symptoms of malaria during or after a visit to an area where the disease is found.
Malaria risk areas
Malaria is found in more than 100 countries, mainly in tropical regions of the world, including:
large areas of Africa and Asia Central and South America Haiti and the Dominican Republic parts of the Middle East some Pacific islands
Thehas more information about the risk of malaria in specific countries.
Preventing malaria
Many cases of malaria can be avoided. An easy way to remember is the ABCD approach to prevention:
Awareness of risk – find out whether you’re at risk of getting malaria before travelling Bite prevention – avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellent, covering your arms and legs, and using an insecticide-treated mosquito net Check whether you need to take malaria prevention tablets – if you do, make sure you take the right antimalarial tablets at the right dose, and finish the course Diagnosis – seek immediate medical advice if you develop malaria symptoms, as long as up to a year after you return from travelling
Side effects
Like all medicines, doxycycline can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
Common side effects These common side effects happen in around 1 in 10 people. Keep taking the medicine, but talk to your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or don’t go away:
a headache feeling sick or vomiting being sensitive to sunlight Serious side effects Serious side effects are rare and happen in less than 1 in 1,000 people.
Call a doctor straight away if you get:
Bruising or bleeding you can’t explain (including nosebleeds), a sore throat, a high temperature (38C or above) and you feel tired or generally unwell – these can be signs of blood problems.
Severe diarrhoea (perhaps with stomach cramps) that contains blood or mucus, or lasts longer than 4 days ringing or buzzing in your ears
Serious skin reactions or rashes, including irregular, round red patches, peeling, blisters, skin ulcers, or swelling of the skin that looks like burns – these could be signs of a rare reaction to the medicine called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Yellow skin or the whites of your eyes go yellow – this could be a sign of liver problems joint or muscle pain that has started since you began taking doxycycline
Headache, vomiting and problems with your vision – these could be signs of pressure around your brain (intracranial hypertension)
A fingernail coming away from its base – this could be a reaction to sunlight called photo-onycholysis
A sore or swollen mouth, lips or tongue
Severe pain in your tummy, with or without bloody diarrhoea, feeling sick and being sick – these can be signs of pancreatitis difficulty or pain when you swallow, a sore throat, acid reflux, a smaller appetite or chest pain which gets worse when you eat – these could be signs of an inflamed food pipe (oesophagitis) or oesophageal ulcer
Serious allergic reactions
Allergic reactions to doxycycline are common and occur in more than 1 in 100 people.
These are not all the side effects of doxycycline.
You can report any suspected side effect to the UK.
The first antibiotics that are used to treat Lyme disease in New Zealand are doxycycline and minocycline.
While these antibiotics are safe and effective, they are associated with increased risk of antibiotic-associated pneumonia (AADP) in people taking them. While they are effective in treating Lyme disease in the general population, the risk of AADP is higher in people who have been taking doxycycline for more than two years or those taking minocycline for more than four months.
AADP is a viral infection that causes a person to develop a fever and pain after exposure to a tick, which is the most common form of the disease. The infection can also lead to pneumonia, which is a common cause of death for people taking these antibiotics. However, it is important to note that the risk of AADP is higher in people who are also using doxycycline. It is also important to be aware of the risk of AADP, as it may not be curable in the absence of a medical condition.
Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is commonly used to treat a range of bacterial infections. It is effective against most types of bacteria but also effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.
Doxycycline is available in a variety of forms and dosages, including tablets, capsules, and oral suspension.
The standard dosage of doxycycline is 200mg three times a day for 14 days. The standard dosage for other infections is 200mg three times a day for two weeks. The dose may vary depending on the type of infection and the person’s age, weight, and other risk factors.
Side effects of doxycycline can include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. The most common side effects are abdominal pain, diarrhoea, or diarrhoea in the bowel.
Doxycycline can start showing its effects in less than a week, and then may show its effects again within a week. It may take longer for the symptoms of the infection to start showing its effects. The symptoms of the infection may include:
Doxycycline is only effective against bacteria causing Lyme disease, but it can also be used to treat other conditions. This includes:
Doxycycline can cause side effects such as:
The duration of doxycycline treatment depends on the condition being treated. It is important to remember that the duration of treatment will vary depending on the specific type of Lyme disease being treated and the type of infection being treated.
The duration of treatment depends on the type of Lyme disease being treated and the type of infection being treated.
Doxycycline is an antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It works by interfering with the growth and spread of bacteria. Doxycycline is most commonly prescribed for the treatment of infections caused by:
Doxycycline has been used as a treatment for several types of bacterial infections. It is often prescribed for the following infections:
Doxycycline is an antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting the growth and reproduction of bacteria, which helps to eliminate them.
Doxycycline is available in the following forms:
Doxycycline is not suitable for people with certain medical conditions or taking other medications. Therefore, you should always consult your veterinarian before you take Doxycycline.
It is also not recommended to take Doxycycline for longer than a week after the last dose. Doxycycline can cause serious side effects in some people. It is important to inform your veterinarian of all other medications you are taking to avoid any possible adverse reactions.
The dosage and duration of treatment with Doxycycline vary depending on the specific infection being treated. Your veterinarian will monitor your body's response to the medication.
It is important to follow the instructions provided by your veterinarian and to complete the full course of treatment even if symptoms improve before the medication is finished. Stopping the medication too soon may result in the infection returning.
Doxycycline may not be suitable for all conditions, including:
If you have any questions about your prescription or order, contact your veterinarian directly.
Doxycycline is available in a dosage of 2.5 mg and 5 mg tablets for adults and children 12 years and older. Your veterinarian will determine the correct dosage based on your individual needs and medical conditions.
For oral suspension, the recommended dosage is 1 teaspoon (7.5 g) taken twice a day for 3 days, then 1 teaspoon (7.5 g) twice a day for 7 days. For topical solution, the recommended dosage is 1 teaspoon (7.5 g) taken twice a day for 7 days. It is important to take Doxycycline at the same time each day for optimal effectiveness.
If you have any questions about your dosage, contact your veterinarian.
For oral tablets, the recommended dosage is 1 tablet (35.0 mg) taken twice a day for 1 day, then 1 tablet (35.0 mg) twice a day for 5 days.
For capsules, the recommended dosage is 5 capsules (35.0 mg) taken twice a day for 5 days, then 1 capsule (35.
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