Malaria is a medical emergency
Untreated Plasmodium falciparum malaria rapidly progresses, and is often fatal if untreated
Suspect in any febrile traveler and consider in fever of unknown origin with travel history
Symptomatic parasitemia without signs of severity or evidence of organ dysfunction
Consider disease severity and geographic origin of infection for drug susceptibility and parasite species (See CDC Malaria Guidance by Country)
Choice of prophylaxis depends on area of travel, click here for current CDC recommendations