QUESTION
I am holidaying in South Africa in January. 2014 including a visit to Kruger national park. Do I need anti malarial medication?
ANSWER
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), malaria is present in Kruger National Park:
| Country Name | Malaria in Country | Drug Resistance | Malaria Type | Prophylaxis for Areas with Malaria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Present in the northeastern KwaZulu-Natal Province as far south as the Tugela River, Limpopo (Northern) Province, and Mpumalanga Province.ļ¾ Present in Kruger National Park. | Chloroquine | P. falciparum 90%, P. vivax 5%, P. ovale 5% | Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, or mefloquine |