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Case series of three malaria patients from Thailand infected with the simian parasite, Plasmodium cynomolgi.

Piyaporn Sai-NgamKingkan PidtanaPreeyaporn SuidaKamonporn PoramathikulPaphavee LertsethtakarnWorachet KuntawunginnSarayut TadsaicholMontri ArsanokSiriporn SornsakrinChaiyaporn ChaisatitChaiyawat MathavaratSasikanya ThaloengsokParat BoonyarangkaChadin ThongpiamSamandra DemonsBrian VeselyNorman C WatersAungkana SaejengMariusz WojnarskiSutchana TabprasitChokchai KwanpichitJohn S GriesenbeckMichele D Spring
Published in: Malaria journal (2022)
In malaria-endemic areas with macaque populations, cases of simian malaria in humans are being reported at an increasing rate, although still comprise a very small percentage of total cases. Plasmodium cynomolgi and P. vivax are challenging to distinguish by blood smear; therefore, PCR can be employed when infections are suspected or as part of systematic malaria surveillance. As Thai MoPH policy schedules regular follow-up visits after each malaria infection, identifying those with P. cynomolgi will allow for monitoring of treatment efficacy, although at this time P. cynomolgi appears to have an uncomplicated clinical course and good response to commonly used anti-malarials.
Keyphrases
  • plasmodium falciparum
  • public health
  • end stage renal disease
  • healthcare
  • ejection fraction
  • newly diagnosed
  • mental health
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • combination therapy
  • genetic diversity