Malaria (Paludism)   Malaria is a very serious and sometimes
fatal infection caused by a parasite called plasmodium. There
are several strains of plasmodium, and the severity of the
malaria varies depending on which species of the parasite is
responsible for the infection. The parasite that is most
dangerous and most drug-resistant is Plasmodium falciparum.  To
top  Practical advice  Whom should you contact to get help?  Go
to a travel health clinic as far in advance of your departure as
possible. The clinic can prescribe anti-malaria drugs,
administer the necessary vaccines and help you understand the
precautions you need to take with water, food, insects, the sun,
sexual relations, etc. Travel health clinics charge for their
services.  You can find a travel health clinic near you on the
Public Health Agency of Canada's list of travel health clinics
across Canada Ce lien ouvre une nouvelle fenêtre. .  Where can
you find additional, credible information?   World Health
Organization  Health Canada - Travel Hea