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Recurrent malaria

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'Once you get malaria, it keeps coming back' - true or false?

Hypnozoite-induced relapses occur in vivax and ovale malaria but can be treated successfully and further relapses prevented.

If the patient has received a full course of treatment with modern antimalarial drugs and has not been re-exposed to malaria, it is extremely unlikely that a history of recurrent febrile illness over a number of years is the result of chronic malaria.

 

Educational diagram illustrating the life cycle of malaria, highlighting stages in the mosquito and human, and points where preventative measures act.

Reference:

  1. UK Health Security Agency. Malaria prevention guidelines for travellers from the UK. April 2025 (online)

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