Malaria (Plasmodium falciparum, vivax, knowlesi, ovale, malariae)
Clinical criteria
Not relevant for surveillance purposes
Laboratory criteria
At least one of the following three:
- Demonstration of malaria parasites by light microscopy in blood films
- Detection of Plasmodium nucleic acid in blood
- Detection of Plasmodium antigen
Differentiation of Plasmodium spp. should be performed if possible
Epidemiological criteria
NA
Case classification
A. Possible case
NA
B. Probable case
NA
C. Confirmed case
Any person meeting the laboratory criteria
Current as of: 24 January 2019
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