Clinical characteristics of Plasmodium vivax malaria infection in children and adolescents in the Republic of Korea during the period 2000 to 2016: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) malaria is in the pre-elimination phase in the Republic of Korea (ROK), it continues to affect children and adolescents, who account for approximately 4-6% of the 300 to 500 annual cases. Despite this, research focusing on P. vivax malaria in this particular population remains limited. This study investigates the clinical characteristics of pediatric P. vivax malaria in the ROK from 2000 to 2016.

Methods

We retrospectively analyzed pediatric patients aged 0-18 years, diagnosed with P. vivax malaria in five hospitals in Goyang City and Seoul. Data on demographics, clinical presentations, treatment regimens, and outcomes were collected. Statistical analyses were performed for comparisons between severe and non-severe cases, acros

SUBMITTER: Lee JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11748960 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature