[Plasmodium falciparum malaria transmitted through human contact in a group of drug addicts].
The Authors describe a case of malaria from P. falciparum occurred in a group of young drug-addicts. Noteworthy is the fact that such a way of transmission did never occur before in Italy. Current concepts in treatment of malaria are briefly reviewed.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008288:Malaria / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000635:transmission*; D008297:Male; D010963:Plasmodium falciparum; D011803:Quinine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders
D011803:Quinine
Malaria da Plasmodium falciparum trasmessa per contagio interumano in un gruppo di tossicomani.