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NAME:
Peter Raywood

AGE WHEN CONTRACTED MALARIA:
44

OCCUPATION:
Semi-retired

WHERE DID HE CONTRACT THE DISEASE:
Nigeria

TYPE OF TRAVEL:
Business

Situation: 44-year-old Peter was working in Nigeria for over two years.
Eventually Peter took to living as a local in his temporary home. Two weeks after his wedding Peter became ill, and was diagnosed with malaria.

Outcome: Peter was ill for two weeks with malaria. He suffered from severe exhaustion, fever, headache, and a rapid heart-rate and regrets becoming complacent and comfortable in his surroundings. Since becoming infected with malaria, Peter has felt constantly weak. He now advises everyone to seek advice from a health care professional and to comply with any recommendations given.

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Malaria affects approximately 1,800 UK travellers every year.¹ Malaria can be a fatal disease and travellers visiting malarious destinations should seek travel advice from a health care professional. Malaria is contracted by being bitten by an infected mosquito, so bite avoidance and the use of antimalarials should always be followed as recommended. Malaria is endemic in areas of Africa, Asia, South America and to a lesser extent the Middle East and some parts of Europe², so travellers visiting these destinations should seek travel health advice and protect themselves against malaria.