Late-presenting Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in a Non-Endemic Setting During COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

Robben et al. 2021. Millitary Medicine

Published

September 24, 2021

LTC Paul Robben, MAJ Christopher r Dunbar, Elgin h Akin, Alexander Pichugin, COL Jason a Regules

PDF : USAB393.pdf

DOI : 10.1093/milmed/usab393

Abstract

We report a case of febrile Plasmodium falciparum malaria in a 36-year-old male patient occurring 14 years after immigration from and more than 12 months since a return visit to the endemic area. The critical need for awareness regarding late presentations of P. falciparum is discussed.