Unusual transmission of Plasmodium falciparum, Bordeaux, France, 2009

Emerg Infect Dis. 2011 Feb;17(2):248-50. doi: 10.3201/eid1702.100595.

Abstract

Plasmodium falciparum malaria is usually transmitted by mosquitoes. We report 2 cases in France transmitted by other modes: occupational blood exposure and blood transfusion. Even where malaria is not endemic, it should be considered as a cause of unexplained acute fever.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • France / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Malaria, Falciparum / blood*
  • Malaria, Falciparum / parasitology
  • Malaria, Falciparum / transmission*
  • Occupational Exposure / adverse effects*
  • Plasmodium falciparum / isolation & purification*
  • Senegal
  • Transfusion Reaction*
  • Travel