title: Imported malaria in an HIV-positive traveler: a case report with a fatal outcome.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, University of Brescia, Italy.
authors.forename: Alberto
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Matteelli
authors.forename: Caterina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Casalini
authors.forename: Gianfranco
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bussi
authors.forename: Nuccia
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Saleri
authors.forename: Paola
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Nasta
authors.forename: Cecilia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pizzocolo
authors.forename: Maurizio
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gulletta
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Castelli
mesh_terms: 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