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Relapsing malaria infection acquired in Kenya.
The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine
|May 1, 1987
Summary
This case highlights challenges in treating relapsing malaria, particularly Plasmodium ovale, even after standard therapies. It emphasizes the need for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment strategies for diverse malaria species in East Africa.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Tropical Medicine
- Parasitology
Background:
- Cerebral malaria presents a severe form of Plasmodium falciparum infection.
- Chloroquine-resistant malaria necessitates alternative treatment protocols.
- Plasmodium ovale malaria can be difficult to diagnose and may relapse after treatment.