Abstract
Three cases of transfusion-transmitted malaria in Canada are described. Although very rare, this diagnosis should be considered in transfusion recipients who have undiagnosed symptoms consistent with malaria. Thick and thin blood smears should be urgently examined to exclude this possibility.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Blood Donors / statistics & numerical data
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Canada / epidemiology
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DNA Fingerprinting
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Emigration and Immigration / statistics & numerical data
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Female
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Humans
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Malaria, Falciparum / diagnosis
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Malaria, Falciparum / epidemiology
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Malaria, Falciparum / parasitology
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Malaria, Falciparum / transmission*
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Middle Aged
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Patient Selection
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Risk Factors
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Safety
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Transfusion Reaction*