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[Malaria: an update].

Gaetano Scotto¹

¹S.C. Malattie Infettive Universitaria, Ambulatorio di Medicina Tropicale, dei Viaggi, delle Migrazioni, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Foggia, Italy.

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Summary

Malaria remains a major global health threat, expanding due to drug resistance and increased travel. This review covers malaria

Area of Science:

Medical Entomology
Infectious Diseases
Global Health

Context:

Malaria, caused by Plasmodium parasites, persists as a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality.
Eradication efforts have faltered, leading to a resurgence of malaria in endemic regions.
Factors contributing to malaria's spread include vector resistance, drug-resistant parasites, increased global travel, and population displacement.

Purpose:

To provide a comprehensive overview of malaria, integrating historical and scientific perspectives.
To highlight under-recognized details regarding the malaria vector and clinical-epidemiological aspects.
To emphasize the importance of prophylaxis and treatment for travelers in high-risk areas, considering parasite resistance and new therapeutic agents.

Summary:

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The paper examines the historical and scientific facets of malaria, a disease still causing significant global health issues.

It details the complex factors contributing to malaria's current expansion, including vector behavior, drug resistance, and human mobility.

The review also focuses on clinical-epidemiological insights for endemic populations, semi-immune individuals, and travelers, stressing prophylaxis and treatment strategies.

Impact:

Informs public health strategies by detailing the multifaceted drivers of malaria resurgence.
Provides critical information for clinicians and travelers regarding malaria prevention and management in the face of evolving parasite resistance.
Contributes to a deeper understanding of malaria's complex epidemiology and the challenges in its control.