Malaria was an existing Victorian CPG that has been revised then reviewed by CPG Committee members. It will be considered for PIC endorsement on 27 August.

Key Points

1. Malaria should be suspected in children with any febrile illness if they have travelled to a region where malaria is endemic
2. Artemether-lumefantrine is the treatment of choice for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria
3. Infection with P. vivax, P. ovale (or an unknown species) must be treated with primaquine to prevent relapse
4. G6PD screening must be done before Primaquine is commenced