Recent Advances in Imported Malaria Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management.
Curr Emerg Hosp Med Rep
; 11(2): 49-57, 2023.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2327028
ABSTRACT
Purpose of Review Malaria is an important human parasitic disease affecting the population of tropical, subtropical regions as well as travelers to these areas.The purpose of this article is to provide clinicians practicing in non-endemic areas with a comprehensive overview of the recent data on microbiologic and pathophysiologic features of five Plasmodium parasites, clinical presentation of uncomplicated and severe cases, modern diagnostic methods, and treatment of malaria. Recent Findings:
Employment of robust surveillance programs, rapid diagnostic tests, highly active artemisinin-based therapy, and the first malaria vaccine have led to decline in malaria incidence; however, emerging drug resistance, disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and other socio-economic factors have stalled the progress.Summary:
Clinicians practicing in non-endemic areas such as the United States should consider a diagnosis of malaria in returning travelers presenting with fever, utilize rapid diagnostic tests if available at their practice locations in addition to microscopy, and timely initiate guideline-directed management as delays in treatment can lead to poor clinical outcomes.
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Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Vaccines
Language:
English
Journal:
Curr Emerg Hosp Med Rep
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
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