Can treatment of P. vivax lead to a unexpected appearance of falciparum malaria?

• Main Authors: Daniel Philippe Mason, Srivicha Krudsood, Polrat Wilairatana, Parnpen Viriyavejakul, Udomsak Silachamroon, Watcharee Chokejindachai, Pratap Singhasivanon, Suvanee Supavej, F. Ellis McKenzie, Sornchai Looareesuwan
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/26835

Of 994 patients admitted to the Bangkok Hospital for Tropical Diseases for P. vivax malaria, 104 (10.5%) experienced appearance of Plasmodium falciparum following drug treatment for P. vivax. In all patients, P. falciparum parasites were not found by microscopic examination upon admission. The mean...