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Imported Malaria

Pediatric EM Morsels

falciparum accounts for >70% of cases of imported malaria , primarily seen in those returning from travel in Sub-Saharan Africa (Mischlinger 2020) Other species include P. 2020 Mar 11;33(2):e00104-19. vivax , P. malariae , and the less common P. knowlesi and P. simium (Forgie 2022) P. vivax and P. vivax , P. knowlesi and P.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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Surgical wound debridement and dressing are performed and the malaria rapid diagnostic test (MRDT) is noted to be positive. Samples are drawn for type and crossmatch, complete blood count, and blood chemistry. A whole blood transfusion is initiated for the management of her anemia. BMJ Glob Health.