Malaria, Artesuante, Doxy!
Hi!
If you are on a bike just passing by, it would be HIGHLY irresponsible to not use some form of prophylaxis! That is unless you are familiar with the area, ie doctors, hospitals, clinics, medicne and malaria!
I live in Madagascar and stayed in a Malaria area for 3 three years, Had malaria twice. The first year I used something.. cant remember the name. One tablet daily and the other once a week. Had malaria in spite of this.
The next two years I didnot use meds and had malaria once.
It is true that malaria can usually be cured very easily BUT you can die within 24 hours from malaria as well!
Remember that the locals are "used to " malaria, ie partially resistant. also for them it is a common thing and they will not share your concern. Why is he worried? Everybody gets malaria every now and again. Just deal with it you funny foreigner!
Be safe!
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