Plasmodium vivax - Wikipedia
Plasmodium vivax is a protozoal parasite and a human pathogen. This parasite is the most frequent and widely distributed cause of recurring malaria. [2]
CDC - DPDx - Malaria
There are approximately 156 named species of Plasmodium which infect various species of vertebrates. Four species are considered true parasites of humans, as they utilize humans almost exclusively as a natural intermediate host: P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale and P. malariae.
Plasmodium vivax Malaria - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年7月17日 · While Plasmodium falciparum is responsible for more deaths, Plasmodium vivax is the most widespread of all of the malaria species, can cause severe, even fatal infections and results in significant global morbidity and mortality.
Basic guidelines. Capillary blood should be obtained by fingerstick, or venous blood should be obtained by venipuncture. Blood smears, at least two thick and two thin, should be prepared as soon as possible after col-lection.
Malaria - World Health Organization (WHO)
2023年12月4日 · There are 5 Plasmodium parasite species that cause malaria in humans and 2 of these species – P. falciparum and P. vivax – pose the greatest threat. P. falciparum is the deadliest malaria parasite and the most prevalent on the African continent.
Treatment of Uncomplicated Malaria - CDC
2024年6月24日 · Use the Malaria Treatment Tables (Tables 1 – 4) for specific drug and dosing recommendations for uncomplicated malaria. To prevent future relapses, P. vivax and P. ovale infections require treatment to kill dormant hypnozoites in addition to treatment for the acute phase of malaria.
Malaria - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年2月9日 · Malaria is caused by a single-celled parasite of the genus plasmodium. The parasite is transmitted to humans most commonly through mosquito bites.
The prevention and treatment of Plasmodium vivax malaria - PLOS
2021年4月23日 · Cindy S Chu and co-authors review options for diagnosis, safe and radical cure, and relapse prevention of Plasmodium Vivax.
The Biology of Plasmodium vivax - PMC - PubMed Central (PMC)
Plasmodium vivax is the second most prevalent cause of malaria worldwide and the leading cause of malaria outside of Africa. Although infections are seldom fatal clinical disease can be debilitating and imposes significant health and economic impacts on affected populations.
The Biology of Plasmodium vivax - PubMed
2017年9月1日 · Plasmodium vivax is the second most prevalent cause of malaria worldwide and the leading cause of malaria outside of Africa. Although infections are seldom fatal clinical disease can be debilitating and imposes significant health and economic impacts on affected populations.