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Between January 2016 and April 2018, six sporadic malaria hospital transmissions have been identified in the EU, in four Member States: Italy (2 cases), Spain (2 cases), Greece (1 case) and Germany (1 case).

May 1st, 2018

“…..According to the scientific literature, the following modes of transmission should be taken into account in the investigation of hospital-acquired malaria:

Parenteral introduction of blood that contains parasite-infected erythrocytes from one infectious individual to another patient during healthcare procedures;
Blood transfusion, or bone marrow or organ transplant from a malaria-infected patient;
Accidental contact of blood containing parasite-infected erythrocytes with an open wound…..”

Map of Malaria endemic areas in the world.

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Between January 2016 and April 2018, six sporadic malaria hospital transmissions have been identified in the EU, in four Member States: Italy (2 cases), Spain (2 cases), Greece (1 case) and Germany (1 case).

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