Increasing Prevalence of Plasmodium vivax Among Febrile Patients in Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Increasing Prevalence of Plasmodium vivax Among Febrile Patients in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2015 Jan 12;
Authors: Ould Ahmedou Salem MS, Mint Lekweiry K, Mint Deida J, Ould Emouh A, Ould Weddady M, Ould Mohamed Salem Boukhary A, Basco LK
Abstract
The occurrence of Plasmodium vivax malaria was reported in Nouakchott, Mauritania in the 1990s. Several studies have suggested the frequent occurrence of P. vivax malaria among Nouakchott residents, including those without recent travel history to the southern part of the country where malaria is known to be endemic. To further consolidate the evidence for P. vivax endemicity and the extent of malaria burden in one district in the city of Nouakchott, febrile illnesses were monitored in 2012-2013 in the Teyarett health center. The number of laboratory-confirmed P. vivax cases has attained more than 2,000 cases in 2013. Malaria transmission occurs locally, and P. vivax is diagnosed throughout the year. Plasmodium vivax malaria is endemic in Nouakchott and largely predominates over Plasmodium falciparum.
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Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - January 12, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Ould Ahmedou Salem MS, Mint Lekweiry K, Mint Deida J, Ould Emouh A, Ould Weddady M, Ould Mohamed Salem Boukhary A, Basco LK Tags: Am J Trop Med Hyg Source Type: research