In vivax malaria complications of a serious manner are rare and seldom fatal. If it is left treated this condition becomes quiescent after about two months.
Vivax strains are usually observed in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Mexico and in Central America (1).
Febrile episodes may occur every third day, and P. vivax is a cause of benign tertian malaria. It is the most common non-falciparum malariae seen in UK (2).
Reference:
- 1. National travel health network and centre 2007. Travel health information sheets - malaria
- 2. Public Health England. Guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the UK 2019
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