A malaria outbreak due to Plasmodium malariae on the Island of Grenada

Tikasingh, E.; Edwards, C.; Hamilton, P.J.; Commissiong, L.M.; Draper, C.C.

American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 29(5): 715-719

1980


ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9637
PMID: 7001934
Document Number: 166895
An outbreak of P. malariae malaria occurred in Grenada 16 yr after the end of a malaria eradication campaign, probably due to renewal of transmission from recrudescent cases. Serological studies were used in addition to blood film surveys in defining the outbreak, and their value in such surveillance situations is emphasized.

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