I am usually more concerned about dengue than malaria. Mainly because there is no prophylaxis and drug treatment for dengue. Also because, the mosquito transmitting dengue is the Aedes mosquito which is an urban mosquito. For most trips, we are more exposed to an urban environment and thus more exposed to the dengue threat.
Mosquito repellents are your best hedge against the infection. If you do get infected symptoms usually begin early (3-7 days) which means you may be pretty ill before you leave Cambodia, or before you get home.
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