malaria being brought into Europe via Goa

GoanCanuck · Jan 13th, 2007, 08:42

An increase in numbers of malaria cases has recently been reported in travellers returning from India, in particular from the state of Goa, on the west coast. These cases have been reported to the European Network on Imported Infectious Disease Surveillance (TropNetEurop, http://www.tropnet.net).

http://www.eurosurveillance.org/ew/2007/070111.asp#1

puppydogben · Jan 13th, 2007, 17:14

That seems quite alarming - due to the above average rainfall, they mentioned the dry season, when does that officially start though?

goangoangone · Jan 13th, 2007, 18:25

Maybe the clowns here (Govt.) will realise that there is a problem and do something about it.

Nick-H · Jan 13th, 2007, 18:36

There was some talk of isolated malarial mosquitoes in Essex quite a few years ago.

SteamBuff · Jan 13th, 2007, 19:43

I live in Essex and I have not seen or heard anything.

I would have thought that it was too cold and dry in Essex!

Nick-H · Jan 13th, 2007, 21:20

dry?

Anywhere in England?

Anyway, so would I. Just I remember seeing a news story. Vaguely...

SteamBuff · Jan 13th, 2007, 21:52

Essex is suppose to be the dryist county in England ... but judging by the past few days I wouldn't say so!!!

SANJAY_DEL · Jan 13th, 2007, 23:25

Recommendation for Malaria:
India
malaria risk in the whole country including Goa regimen 2 or 1, no risk in northern mountain states, regimen 4

Regimen 1 Mefloquine one 250mg tablet weekly. OR
Doxycycline one 100mg capsule daily. OR
Malarone one tablet daily.
Regimen 2 Chloroquine 300mg weekly (2x150mg tablets). PLUS
Proguanil 200mg daily (2x100mg tablets).

Regimen 4 No prophylactic tablets required but anti mosquito measures such as insect repellents, mosquito nets, long sleeved clothing, etc. should be strictly observed.

Source:

http://www.traveldoctor.co.uk/asia.htm#1stb

PeakXV · Jan 13th, 2007, 23:33

I remember there was an outbreak in Toronto about 20 years ago - probably fueled by those Sun charters to & from the Carribean.

With Global Warming apparently on the rise, it is an issue to keep an eye on - for sure!

vistet · Jan 13th, 2007, 23:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeakXV

With Global Warming apparently on the rise, it is an issue to keep an eye on - for sure!

Malaria was a common disease here in Sweden in the 18th century , described by among other Linnaeus (Carl von Linne). Soon to be back.

goangoangone · Jan 14th, 2007, 01:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by SANJAY_DEL

Recommendation for Malaria:
India
malaria risk in the whole country including Goa regimen 2 or 1, no risk in northern mountain states, regimen 4

Regimen 1 Mefloquine one 250mg tablet weekly. OR
Doxycycline one 100mg capsule daily. OR
Malarone one tablet daily.
Regimen 2 Chloroquine 300mg weekly (2x150mg tablets). PLUS
Proguanil 200mg daily (2x100mg tablets).

Regimen 4 No prophylactic tablets required but anti mosquito measures such as insect repellents, mosquito nets, long sleeved clothing, etc. should be strictly observed.

Source:

http://www.traveldoctor.co.uk/asia.htm#1stb

Are you a doctor or some medical practitioner?

martintheveg · Jan 18th, 2007, 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by SANJAY_DEL

Recommendation for Malaria:
India
malaria risk in the whole country including Goa regimen 2 or 1, no risk in northern mountain states, regimen 4

Regimen 1 Mefloquine one 250mg tablet weekly. OR
Doxycycline one 100mg capsule daily. OR
Malarone one tablet daily.
Regimen 2 Chloroquine 300mg weekly (2x150mg tablets). PLUS
Proguanil 200mg daily (2x100mg tablets).

Regimen 4 No prophylactic tablets required but anti mosquito measures such as insect repellents, mosquito nets, long sleeved clothing, etc. should be strictly observed.

Source:

http://www.traveldoctor.co.uk/asia.htm#1stb

Yes,
This is exactly how it was put to my wife and i at the g.p.`s
last night.
One thing i hadn`t budgeted for was the price of the chloroquine
and proquanil combination which for our seven week trip will cost
£96 each. Also, (different, i know) we were asked to go away and
seriously consider 3X rabies shots at £40 a time.
This then will equate to over four hundred sterling, a massive
ammount,...
but, what is your life worth ? a lot more than that, for sure.
Martin.

SANJAY_DEL · Jan 18th, 2007, 23:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by martintheveg

Yes,
This is exactly how it was put to my wife and i at the g.p.`s
last night.
One thing i hadn`t budgeted for was the price of the chloroquine
and proquanil combination which for our seven week trip will cost
£96 each. Also, (different, i know) we were asked to go away and
seriously consider 3X rabies shots at £40 a time.
This then will equate to over four hundred sterling, a massive
ammount,...
but, what is your life worth ? a lot more than that, for sure.
Martin.

A single rabies shot will cost you just Rs 300 or so.

SteamBuff · Jan 18th, 2007, 23:35

My Rabies shots cost me £15 a shot at a clinic in London.
I got my Anti Malerials from Travelpharm (They were the cheapest)

PM me if you want details.

Nick-H · Jan 19th, 2007, 00:36

Good Grief! It's a pity it's always cheap viagra in the spam mails.

Someone should try cheap anti-malarials!

Jan 13th, 2007, 18:25	#3
goangoangone Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,469	Maybe the clowns here (Govt.) will realise that there is a problem and do something about it. __________________ GoanGoan......here

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Jan 13th, 2007, 08:42	#1
GoanCanuck Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 2,839	malaria being brought into Europe via Goa An increase in numbers of malaria cases has recently been reported in travellers returning from India, in particular from the state of Goa, on the west coast. These cases have been reported to the European Network on Imported Infectious Disease Surveillance (TropNetEurop, http://www.tropnet.net). http://www.eurosurveillance.org/ew/2007/070111.asp#1 Last edited by machadinha : Jan 13th, 2007 at 23:22. Reason: fixed URL

Jan 13th, 2007, 17:14	#2
puppydogben Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Asia Posts: 164	That seems quite alarming - due to the above average rainfall, they mentioned the dry season, when does that officially start though?

Jan 13th, 2007, 19:43	#5
SteamBuff Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Essex, Endland Posts: 370	I live in Essex and I have not seen or heard anything. I would have thought that it was too cold and dry in Essex!

Jan 13th, 2007, 21:20	#6
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,648	dry? Anywhere in England? Anyway, so would I. Just I remember seeing a news story. Vaguely...

Jan 13th, 2007, 21:52	#7
SteamBuff Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Essex, Endland Posts: 370	Essex is suppose to be the dryist county in England ... but judging by the past few days I wouldn't say so!!!

Jan 13th, 2007, 23:25	#8
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,353	Recommendation for Malaria: India malaria risk in the whole country including Goa regimen 2 or 1, no risk in northern mountain states, regimen 4 Regimen 1 Mefloquine one 250mg tablet weekly. OR Doxycycline one 100mg capsule daily. OR Malarone one tablet daily. Regimen 2 Chloroquine 300mg weekly (2x150mg tablets). PLUS Proguanil 200mg daily (2x100mg tablets). Regimen 4 No prophylactic tablets required but anti mosquito measures such as insect repellents, mosquito nets, long sleeved clothing, etc. should be strictly observed. Source: http://www.traveldoctor.co.uk/asia.htm#1stb

Jan 18th, 2007, 23:35	#14
SteamBuff Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Essex, Endland Posts: 370	My Rabies shots cost me £15 a shot at a clinic in London. I got my Anti Malerials from Travelpharm (They were the cheapest) PM me if you want details.

Jan 19th, 2007, 00:36	#15
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,648	Good Grief! It's a pity it's always cheap viagra in the spam mails. Someone should try cheap anti-malarials!

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