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Malaria is the most deadly vector borne disease in the world. Four parasitic protozoa of the genus Plasmodium (Plasmodium ovale, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium falciparum) cause human malaria. Of the 4 species, P falciparum causes the most severe morbidity and mortality.
All 4 species are transmitted through the bite of an infected female Anopheles species mosquito. Malaria also can be transmitted via a blood transfusion or congenitally between mother and fetus, although these forms of infection are rare.
Travel Warning - Business Personel
At risk for contraction of malaria are nonimmune persons living in or traveling to areas of Central and South America, Hispaniola, sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania. Of these areas, sub-Saharan Africa has the highest occurrence of P falciparum transmission to travelers from the US. Malaria-carrying Anopheles species mosquitoes tend to bite only between dusk and dawn.
Packaged: 4 Tests Per Box
Procedure: Simple
Results In: 10 Minutes
Specimen: Whole Blood, Plasma, Serum,
Screen For: P falciparum
Availability: In Stock: Ships Same Day
Product Code: 85226400401
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