- Two cases of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in the Netherlands without recent travel to a malaria-endemic country.
Two cases of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in the Netherlands without recent travel to a malaria-endemic country.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (2013-07-17)
Joop E Arends, Jan Jelrik Oosterheert, Marleen M Kraaij-Dirkzwager, Jan A Kaan, Ewout B Fanoy, Pieter-Jan Haas, Ernst-Jan Scholte, Laetitia M Kortbeek, Sanjay U C Sankatsing
PMID23857021
ABSTRACT
Recently, two patients of African origin were given a diagnosis of Plasmodium falciparum malaria without recent travel to a malaria-endemic country. This observation highlights the importance for clinicians to consider tropical malaria in patients with fever. Possible transmission routes of P. falciparum to these patients will be discussed. From a public health perspective, international collaboration is crucial when potential cases of European autochthonous P. falciparum malaria in Europe re considered.