[Plasmodium ovale malaria and molecular diagnosis: Could it be a relapse?]
Emrah Erdoğan1, Merve Yürük1, Eda Sivcan1
1Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Parasitology, Kayseri, Turkey.
This case report details a Plasmodium ovale malaria relapse in a traveler returning from Uganda. Molecular diagnostics confirmed the P. ovale species, highlighting the importance of advanced methods for diagnosing malaria relapses.
Area of Science:
- Medical Parasitology
- Infectious Diseases
- Molecular Diagnostics
Background:
- Malaria, caused by Plasmodium species, affects millions globally, with the African continent being the most affected region.
- Imported malaria cases are increasing due to international travel, posing diagnostic challenges in non-endemic areas.
- Relapses of malaria, particularly from dormant liver stages (hypnozoites), can occur long after initial infection.
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