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Ovale malaria

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Ovale malaria a mild form of malaria caused by Plasmodium ovale, with recurring febrile paroxysms and a tendency to end in spontaneous recovery.

Febrile episodes occur every third day - P. ovale causes a benign tertian malaria.

 

Reference:

  • 1. Public Health England. Guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the UK 2019

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