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- Title
Dengue and falciparum malaria co--infection in travelers returning from Burkina Faso: Report of two cases in Northeastern Italy.
- Authors
Mastroianni, Antonio; Vocale, Caterina; Sambri, Vittorio; Lazzarotto, Tiziana; Gaibani, Paolo; Rossini, Giada; Varani, Stefania
- Abstract
Rationale: Malaria and dengue are the most prevalent vector-borne diseases in tropical countries. Plasmodium parasite and dengue virus (DENV) concurrent infection is possible and often under-recognized in geographical areas where these infections are both endemic. Patients concern and diagnosis: We describe the first two cases of Plasmodium falciparum and DENV-3 co-infection in travelers returning to northeastern Italy from Burkina Faso during 2013-2014. Interventions: Malaria infection in both patients was treated with mefloquine. Due to the persistence of symptoms despite of the antimalaria treatment, dengue was also investigated; the treatment of dengue was symptomatic. Outcomes: The patients were discharged in good general condition. Lessons: The need for surveillance of potential malaria and dengue co-infection in travelers returning to Europe from endemic areas is highlighted, as infection with Plasmodium does not exclude arboviral co-infection.
- Publication
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2023, Vol 16, Issue 3, p139
- ISSN
1995-7645
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/1995-7645.372294