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Congenital malaria in Scandinavia.

H Orbeck, E Ragnhildstveit

    Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    A rare case of congenital malaria caused by Plasmodium vivax occurred in a newborn infant in Scandinavia. This highlights the importance of considering malaria in febrile infants, even in non-endemic regions.

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    Area of Science:

    • * Infectious Diseases
    • * Pediatrics
    • * Tropical Medicine

    Background:

    • * Congenital malaria, transmission from mother to infant in utero or during birth, is rare.
    • * Plasmodium vivax malaria typically occurs in tropical and subtropical regions.

    Observation:

    • * A 3-week-old infant born in Norway presented with fever, vomiting, weight loss, and thrombocytopenia.
    • * The infant's mother experienced malaria episodes before and after childbirth.
    • * The infant showed elevated IgM and a positive IgG antibody titer for malaria.

    Findings:

    • * Diagnosis of Plasmodium vivax malaria in a newborn infant.
    • * First reported case of congenital malaria in Scandinavia.
    • * Clinical presentation included febrile illness, vomiting, weight loss, and thrombocytopenia.

    Implications:

    • * This case underscores the possibility of congenital malaria transmission in non-endemic areas.
    • * Highlights the need for increased awareness and diagnostic vigilance for malaria in infants presenting with unexplained febrile illnesses.
    • * Suggests potential for Plasmodium vivax to cause congenital infections even in regions without established malaria transmission.

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