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Oman

Malaria

Yes
Risk is restricted to limited foci in remote areas in the north, including Musandam provinces all year.

Muscat is normally considered to be malaria free

Malaria Risk Category

C

Previous Malaria Risk

Yes all year whole country until Sept 2006

Trypanosoma Cruzi Risk

No

Sub Saharan Africa

No

West Nile Virus Risk

No

Tropical Virus Risk

Yes
Dengue Virus. Donors who have visited Muscat and the surrounding region must have the Tropical Virus Risk Donor Selection Guideline applied. This risk applies all year
 

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GDRI Edition 002 Release 18