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Evidence of Plasmodium falciparum 12 years following the initial infection: A case report and mini‑review of the literature

  • Authors:
    • Andrea Marino
    • Maddalena Calvo
    • Giuseppe Migliorisi
    • Edoardo Campanella
    • Antonina Franco
    • Elisa Cappello
    • Laura Trovato
    • Ildebrando Patamia
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  • Published online on: November 6, 2023     https://doi.org/10.3892/wasj.2023.212
  • Article Number: 35
  • Copyright : © Marino et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License [CC BY 4.0].

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Abstract

Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) malaria continues to pose a significant threat to public health worldwide, particularly in endemic areas. While the majority of cases can be effectively treated and cured, recurrences of P. falciparum malaria are not uncommon and can occur years following initial exposure. This phenomenon adds a new level of complexity to the management and prevention of the disease. The present study describes the compelling clinical case of a patient who contracted malaria despite not having been in an endemic region for over a decade. The patient had previously been infected and treated for the same disease. With low parasitemia, the patient was successfully treated with anti‑malarial drugs; however, certain aspects of his medical history remained unclear. The present study also discusses the possibility that this case represents P. falciparum recrudescence or cryptic malaria, drawing on existing literature to contextualize the findings. The case presented herein highlights the need for continued vigilance in the diagnosis and treatment of P. falciparum malaria, particularly in instances of recurrence. Furthermore, it underscores the ongoing challenges posed by this persistent and insidious disease.
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Marino A, Calvo M, Migliorisi G, Campanella E, Franco A, Cappello E, Trovato L and Patamia I: Evidence of <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> 12 years following the initial infection: A case report and mini‑review of the literature. World Acad Sci J 5: 35, 2023.
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Marino, A., Calvo, M., Migliorisi, G., Campanella, E., Franco, A., Cappello, E. ... Patamia, I. (2023). Evidence of <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> 12 years following the initial infection: A case report and mini‑review of the literature. World Academy of Sciences Journal, 5, 35. https://doi.org/10.3892/wasj.2023.212
MLA
Marino, A., Calvo, M., Migliorisi, G., Campanella, E., Franco, A., Cappello, E., Trovato, L., Patamia, I."Evidence of <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> 12 years following the initial infection: A case report and mini‑review of the literature". World Academy of Sciences Journal 5.6 (2023): 35.
Chicago
Marino, A., Calvo, M., Migliorisi, G., Campanella, E., Franco, A., Cappello, E., Trovato, L., Patamia, I."Evidence of <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> 12 years following the initial infection: A case report and mini‑review of the literature". World Academy of Sciences Journal 5, no. 6 (2023): 35. https://doi.org/10.3892/wasj.2023.212