Can Plasmodium Falciparum Recur?
11 P Falciparum Malaria Recurrence Can Occur by Two Different Mechanisms: Reinfection and Recrudescence. Recru- Descence with a Long Latency Is the More Likely...
11 P falciparum malaria recurrence can occur by two different mechanisms: reinfection and recrudescence. Recru- descence with a long latency is the more likely explanation for this case, because reinfection usu- ally occurs after day 14 of treatment12 and in en- demic areas.
How long does Plasmodium falciparum last?
falciparum infections may persist for up to a decade or longer (maximum confirmed 13 years). Current policies in malaria-free countries of excluding blood donors who have lived in malarious areas are justified. Vigilance for longer than three years after declaring elimination in an area may be needed.
What causes recurrent malaria?
The recurrence in patients with malaria can be caused by reinfection from a new mosquito bite, recrudescence, or relapse [5]. Relapse occurs in P. vivax and P. ovale infections through the activation of hypnozoites in the human liver.
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