<i><scp>P</scp>lasmodium</i> genome in blood donors at risk for malaria after several years of residence in <scp>I</scp>taly

Abstract

Immigrants from endemic countries might carry infectious Plasmodium after 2 to 5 years of continuous residence in Italy. Serologic screening may miss donors carrying P. malariae. Permanent exclusion or screening for both antibodies and genome are needed to prevent TTM.