Seven cases of imported malaria with recurrence

Malaria is an infectious disease caused by Plasmodium species parasites and transmitted to humans the Anopheles mosquito. The malaria responsible for infection in are vivax, ovale, falciparum, malaria, knowlesi. Although cases originating from Turkey no longer occur, abroad still seen. This report evaluates epidemiological clinical characteristics histories of seven imported cases. All this had a history travel African countries together with fever (>39°C), weakness, headache, tremor, sweating, cough, general body pain, severe shortness breath. Appropriate treatment was arranged once necessary examinations been performed. patients but one responded treatment. non-responsive patient re-presented after 15 days similar complaints. Primaquine therapy at mg tablet 2×1 administered, that discharged 14 days. most effective means bringing under control involves rapid diagnosis We wish emphasize may be seen non-endemic regions due international travel. sporadic should investigated, considered presence order ensure early