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  • * Infectious Diseases
  • * Parasitology
  • * Global Health

Background:

  • * Plasmodium knowlesi is a zoonotic malaria parasite gaining significant medical attention.
  • * Prevalent in Southeast Asia, it causes severe, fulminant pathology.
  • * Global travel has led to its detection beyond endemic regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To review recent breakthroughs and key information on Plasmodium knowlesi.
  • * To identify knowledge gaps in P. knowlesi research.
  • * To discuss challenges and strategies for controlling human malaria caused by this zoonosis.

Main Methods:

  • * Comprehensive literature review of studies on P. knowlesi.
  • * Analysis of recent research (past five years) and relevant historical data.
  • * Discussion of epidemiological, clinical, and control aspects.

Main Results:

  • * Significant medical interest in P. knowlesi has emerged over the last two decades.
  • * Cases are reported globally due to travel, despite geographical restrictions.
  • * Fulminant pathology is a characteristic of many knowlesi malaria infections.

Conclusions:

  • * Further research is needed to fill identified knowledge gaps.
  • * Effective strategies are required to control and eradicate this emerging zoonotic malaria.
  • * Addressing the challenges of P. knowlesi is crucial for global malaria control.