Recrudescence, recurrence and relapse in malaria

Markus, M.B.

South African Medical Journal 66(5): 164

1984


ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574
PMID: 6379906
Document Number: 236558
Usage of the terms 'recrudescence', 'recurrence' and 'relapse' is briefly discussed. It is considered that 'relapse' should be avoided when discussing Plasmodium falciparum malaria; 'recrudescence' should be used instead.

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