Healthcare providers needing assistance with suspected cases of malaria may call the CDC Malaria Hotline: (770) 488-7788 or (855) 856-4713 toll-free, Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm Eastern Time. For emergency consultation after hours, call (770) 488-7100 and request to speak with a CDC Malaria Branch clinician.
Category Archives: Parasite Tools
Overseas Refugee Health Guidelines: Malaria
CDC guidelines for pre-departure presumptive treatment and directed treatment of malaria for all refugees from sub-Saharan Africa.
Immunization Schedules for U.S.-Bound Refugees
CDC provides a list of presumptive treatments and vaccines for each refugee population.
Assistance with Parasite Diagnosis
CDC’s Division of Parasitic Diseases provides assistance with diagnosis and management of parasitic infections.
Domestic Intestinal Parasite Guidelines
These CDC guidelines provide guidance for management of parasitic diseases in refugees.
Treatment for Parasitic Infections
Treatment for adults can be found in the Medical Letter and pediatric dosing can be found in the American Academy of Pediatrics Red Book.