Abstract
We report seven cases of naturally acquired human Plasmodium knowlesiinfections which were admitted to our centre from July 2007 till June 2008. Diagnosis was confirmed by nested PCR. Cases of P. knowlesi infections, dubbed the fifth type of human malaria, have been reported in East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak) as well as in the state of Pahang in Peninsula Malaysia. These seven patients appear to be the first few reported cases of P. knowlesiinfection in the Klang valley, Peninsula Malaysia. We then discuss the characteristics of human P. knowlesi infections, which include its natural hosts, responsible vectors, clinical presentation, and the treatment of such infections.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 63-65 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Medical Journal of Malaysia |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Malaria
- Monkey malaria
- Plasmodium infection
- Plasmodium knowlesi
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