Z29.1Dagger codeAsterisk code

Prophylactic immunotherapy

Need for other prophylactic measures

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GuidelinesMalaria, ProphylaxisDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment ICD-10 codes: Z29.1 DESCRIPTION In South Africa, malaria chemoprophylaxis should be used, together with preventive measures against mosquito bites, from September to May in moderate-risk malaria-endemic areas. Risk areas in South Africa are shown in the map included in the National Guidelines for the Prevention of Malaria (2018) found at
GuidelinesThe Rhesus Negative WomanStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults, Updated for the 2023 Edition
GuidelinesVaricella (Chickenpox), ComplicatedGeneral measures Medicine treatment ICD-10 code: B01.1-2† + (G02.0*/G05.1*+J17.1*)/B01.8 GENERAL MEASURES Cool, wet compresses or tepid water baths. Body hygiene to prevent secondary infection. Advise against scratching. MEDICINE TREATMENT Antiviral therapy is required in complicated cases, e.g.: chickenpox pneumonia, pregnancy, neurological involvement, and chickenpox in immunocompromised patien