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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Parasitology

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  • Plasmodium knowlesi, initially a simian malaria parasite, is recognized as the fifth species causing human malaria.
  • Human cases have increased significantly in Southeast Asia since 2004, alongside reports in returning travelers.
  • The zoonotic transmission of P. knowlesi presents a significant challenge to global malaria eradication efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of knowlesi malaria.
  • To explore risk factors, diagnostic methods, treatment options, and molecular/functional studies.
  • To identify research gaps and suggest future directions for controlling knowlesi malaria.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review methodology.
  • Synthesis of existing data on Plasmodium knowlesi.
  • Analysis of epidemiological, clinical, and research findings.

Main Results:

  • Plasmodium knowlesi infections are increasingly reported across Southeast Asia.
  • The zoonotic nature of the parasite complicates malaria control programs.
  • Current research data is insufficient for developing effective control strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Knowlesi malaria poses a growing public health concern due to its zoonotic nature.
  • There is a critical need for more comprehensive data to guide control programs.
  • Future research should focus on understanding and mitigating the spread of Plasmodium knowlesi.