Imported malaria in an HIV-positive traveler: a case report with a fatal outcome.
We report a fatal case of malaria in an HIV-coinfected nonimmune traveler. The primary cause of death is discussed. The importance of prevention of malaria in nonimmune travelers is stressed. Prevention of malaria in nonimmune travelers should be regarded as a priority area for clinical practice and operational research.
Matteelli
Alberto
A
Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, University of Brescia, Italy.
Casalini
Caterina
C
Bussi
Gianfranco
G
Saleri
Nuccia
N
Nasta
Paola
P
Pizzocolo
Cecilia
C
Gulletta
Maurizio
M
Castelli
Francesco
F
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D019698:Hepatitis C, Chronic / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D016778:Malaria, Falciparum / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D014195:Travel