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ALGERIA
There are a number of travel associated risks in this country, please contact us on our Donor Infoline 1800 731 137 for advice if you visited the country for a holiday or business trip that was under 6 months in duration within the last 12 months.
If you lived in Algeria for a continuous period of 6 months or longer at any time of your life the previous malaria risk has to be taken into consideration:
The previous malaria risk was:All year in the whole country until Feb 1996 and from March 1996 to May 2019: desert oasis of Ihrir (Illizi Department) only
This also applies if you ever
- had malaria
- had an unexplained fever associated with being in Algeria during the time periods or any other malaria endemic area
Samples can be taken (but not a donation) to include a malaria antibody test:
- If a minimum of 6 months have elapsed since you left any malaria area
- You are fully recovered from malaria for at least 3 years (where applicable)
- You are fully recovered from the unexplained fever for at least 6 months and it is 6 months since you left the malarial area
You will be able to attend a clinic 42 days later if the malaria test is negative ( the IBTS will contact you if the test result is positive) .Once all other criteria are met on future visits a test for malaria will be carried out in our labs every time you donate.
For more information click malaria
