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Occupationally Acquired P. Falciparum Malaria

Aukse Mickiene, Indre Jonikaite and Jolita Pakalniene

Although low, the risk of occupational malaria does exist. This report describes a rare case of occupational malaria in a non-endemic area with a favorable outcome despite the delayed diagnosis and calls for further research in the field of malaria post-exposure prophylaxis following accidental exposure to biological fluids.