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Malaria Prophylaxis in Uganda: A Patient Guide
Malaria is very common in Uganda, so most people who live here every day do not need preventive medicines because they are often exposed and
18 August 2025
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Malaria is very common in Uganda, so most people who live here every day do not need preventive medicines because they are often exposed and
Malaria is a serious illness in Uganda that can range from mild to life-threatening. Knowing how it is treated and managed helps patients get the
Malaria is a common and potentially serious disease in Uganda, caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted by infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. If you are experiencing fever,
Malaria is a common and potentially serious disease in Uganda, caused by parasites called Plasmodium, which are transmitted through the bite of infected female Anopheles
Leishmaniasis is an infection caused by a parasite called Leishmania, which is spread through the bite of infected sand flies. The disease can affect the
Onchocerciasis, also called river blindness, is a long-term infection caused by a parasite called Onchocerca volvulus, which is spread through the bite of a black
Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharziasis, is an infection caused by a parasite (Schistosoma) that can affect the bladder, urinary tract, or intestines. The parasite enters
Lymphatic filariasis, sometimes called elephantiasis, is caused by a tiny parasite called Wuchereria bancrofti, which is transmitted to humans through mosquito bites, usually from Aedes
Guinea worm disease is caused by a parasite called Dracunculus medinensis. People usually get infected by drinking unsafe water that contains tiny water fleas carrying
Hydatid disease is caused by a small tapeworm called Echinococcus granulosus. People usually get infected by touching dogs or eating food and water contaminated by
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