Malaria is a common and life-threatening disease found in many tropical and subtropical countries. Malaria is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected female anopheles mosquito. This Briefing Leaflet provides a summary of malaria risk, notes anti-malarial drugs suitable for pilots, and recommends protection measures for pilots to consider.
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