RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Transfusion-transmitted malaria in Canada
JF Canadian Medical Association Journal
JO CMAJ
FD Canadian Medical Association
SP 377
OP 379
VO 164
IS 3
A1 Slinger, Robert
A1 Giulivi, Antonio
A1 Bodie-Collins, Margaret
A1 Hindieh, Farid
A1 John, Ron St.
A1 Sher, Graham
A1 Goldman, Mindy
A1 Ricketts, Maura
A1 Kain, Kevin C.
YR 2001
UL http://www.cmaj.ca/content/164/3/377.abstract
AB THREE CASES OF TRANSFUSION-TRANSMITTED MALARIA in Canada are described. Although very rare, this diagnosis should be considered in transfusion recipients who have undiagnosed symptoms consistent with malaria. Thick and thin blood smears should be urgently examined to exclude this possibility.