[Connatal malaria (author's transl)].
A case of connatal malaria due to Plasmodium vivax in a newborn of turkish origin is presented. Most likely the infection was acquired by materno - fetal transfusion during labor. Pathophysiological aspects and mode of transmission of this rare disease are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D002738:Chloroquine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008288:Malaria / Q000151:congenital* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D010966:Plasmodium vivax; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
D002738:Chloroquine
Konnatale Malaria.