antimalarials

Antimalarials are medications used to prevent and treat malaria, a disease caused by parasites transmitted through mosquito bites. They target the parasites at different stages of their lifecycle, helping to eliminate the infection from the body. Some are used before travel to areas with malaria to prevent infection, while others are given after symptoms appear to treat the disease. Proper use of antimalarials is crucial to effectively fight malaria and prevent resistance. They are prescribed based on the specific strain of parasite, the traveler’s health, and resistance patterns in the region.