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An Outbreak of Malaria on Shipboard
Summary
An outbreak of P. falciparum malaria occurred aboard a Norwegian merchant vessel sailing from West African ports to the United States. Twelve cases with one death occurred among the 40 persons aboard the ship. Chemoprophylaxis was carried out only sporadically. Clinical characteristics varied widely and included asymptomatic infection, influenza-like illness, and cerebral manifestations.
Author Notes
Present address: Boston City Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.