Occupational Plasmodium falciparum malaria following accidental blood exposure: A case, published reports and considerations for post-exposure prophylaxis

Tarantola, Arnaud; Rachline, Anne; Konto, Cyril; Houzé, Sandrine; Sabah-Mondan, C; Vrillon, Hélène; Bouvet, E.

doi:10.1080/23744235.2019.12062304

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“…35 An extensive review of the literature found 20 other published cases (21 in total). 36,37 Fifteen of the 21 cases (71%) described occurred in Europe (8 in France). Seven (33%) cases occurred in physicians or biologists/researchers.…”

Section: Bacteria Parasites and Yeastsmentioning

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Infection risks following accidental exposure to blood or body fluids in health care workers: A review of pathogens transmitted in published cases

Tarantola

Abiteboul

Rachline

2006

American Journal of Infection Control

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Hospital staff and all other human or veterinary health care workers, including laboratory, research, emergency service, or cleaning personnel are exposed to the risk of occupational infection following accidental exposure to blood or body fluids (BBF) contaminated with a virus, a bacteria, a parasite, or a yeast. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or those of hepatitis B (HBV) or C (HCV) account for most of this risk in France and worldwide. Many other pathogens, however, have been responsible for occupational infections in health care workers following exposure to BBF, some with unfavorable prognosis. In developed countries, a growing number of workers are referred to clinicians responsible for the evaluation of occupational infection risks following accidental exposure. Although their principal task remains the evaluation of the risks of HIV, HBV, or HCV transmission and the possible usefulness of postexposure prophylaxis, these experts are also responsible for evaluating risks of occupational infection with other emergent or more rare pathogens and their possible timely prevention. The determinants of the risks of infection and the characteristics of described cases are discussed in this article.

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Section: Bacteria Parasites and Yeastsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Infection risks following accidental exposure to blood or body fluids in health care workers: A review of pathogens transmitted in published cases

Tarantola

Abiteboul

Rachline

2006

American Journal of Infection Control

245

179

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“…The mean incubation time was 12 days, with a range of 4 to 17 days, consistent with incubation periods from direct inoculation by Anopheles mosquitoes. 17 More common are the thousands of cases of transfusion-related malaria that have been reported over the past half-century, and this number may be vastly underreported. 18 Transfusion malaria most commonly occurs through contaminated red blood cells but can occur through transfusion of whole blood, cryoprecipitate, platelets, plasma, granulocytes, and even frozen blood.…”

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A Case of Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in a Man 6 Months After Visiting a Malaria-Endemic Region

Jenks¹,

Heidari²,

Watts³

et al. 2012

Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice

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Unlike other malaria-causing species of the genus Plasmodium, Plasmodium falciparum normally manifests symptoms of malaria within weeks of exposure. We report the unusual case of symptomatic malaria in a previously healthy individual 6 months after staying in an endemic region. In addition, potential causes for delayed presentation of P falciparum are reviewed. This case shows that P falciparum can have a prolonged incubation period and raises questions as to causes of delayed presentation and where parasites reside before symptoms manifest.

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“…In Western countries the three most common blood borne infections usually associated with transmission through sharps injuries are HIV, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus. Rarely, other infections such as malaria, 3 human T cell leukaemia viruses (types I and II), 4 and haemorrhagic fever viruses, such as Ebola virus, 5 may be implicated. The risks of transmission of hepatitis B virus (when positive for HB e antigen), hepatitis C virus, and HIV through sharps injuries are often quoted as 1:3, 1:30, and 1:300, respectively.…”

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Management of sharps injuries in the healthcare setting

Riddell

Kennedy

Tong

2015

BMJ

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Occupational Plasmodium falciparum malaria following accidental blood exposure: A case, published reports and considerations for post-exposure prophylaxis

Cited by 21 publications

References 49 publications

Infection risks following accidental exposure to blood or body fluids in health care workers: A review of pathogens transmitted in published cases

Infection risks following accidental exposure to blood or body fluids in health care workers: A review of pathogens transmitted in published cases

A Case of Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in a Man 6 Months After Visiting a Malaria-Endemic Region

Management of sharps injuries in the healthcare setting

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