Imported malaria in an HIV-positive traveler: a case report with a fatal outcome

Alberto Matteelli; Caterina Casalini; Gianfranco Bussi; Nuccia Saleri; Paola Nasta; Cecilia Pizzocolo; Maurizio Gulletta; Francesco Castelli

doi:10.2310/7060.2005.12409

Imported malaria in an HIV-positive traveler: a case report with a fatal outcome

J Travel Med. 2005 Jul-Aug;12(4):222-4. doi: 10.2310/7060.2005.12409.

Authors

Alberto Matteelli¹, Caterina Casalini, Gianfranco Bussi, Nuccia Saleri, Paola Nasta, Cecilia Pizzocolo, Maurizio Gulletta, Francesco Castelli

Affiliation

¹ Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, University of Brescia, Italy.

PMID: 16086898
DOI: 10.2310/7060.2005.12409

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.

Publication types

Case Reports
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adult
Diagnosis, Differential
Fatal Outcome
HIV Infections / complications*
Hepatitis C, Chronic / complications*
Humans
Malaria, Falciparum / complications
Malaria, Falciparum / diagnosis*
Male
Travel*