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[Fever upon return from the tropics]

P Schubarth1

  • 1Hôpital régional Division de médecine interne, Delémont.

Praxis
|October 1, 1996
PubMed
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Malaria is a dangerous febrile illness common in tropical travelers. Diagnosis involves blood smears, with treatments varying by malaria type, including chloroquine, quinine, mefloquine, or halofantrine.

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Area of Science:

  • Tropical medicine
  • Infectious diseases
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Malaria remains a significant health threat, particularly for individuals returning from tropical regions.
  • Delayed presentation of malaria symptoms, even years after travel, poses diagnostic challenges.
  • Falciparum malaria, tertian, and quartan malaria are distinct forms with varying incubation periods.