Despite the recent increase in Sub-Saharan African newcomers to Canada, little is known
about their experiences, specifically the challenges they face rebuilding their lives and the …

Imported malaria is a preventable disease, yet it is responsible for several thousand cases
and a substantial number of deaths every year. There has been a pronounced rise in the …

The implementation of real-time PCR for the diagnosis of malaria has been hampered by
poor sensitivity for the detection of mixed infections. We have optimized a method that …

The importation of malaria into a region where it is not endemic raises many concerns,
including the timely delivery of appropriate care, safety of the blood supply, and the risk of …

Background Accurate laboratory diagnosis of malaria species in returning travelers is
paramount in the treatment of this potentially fatal infectious disease. Materials and methods …

This article examines the potential for changes in imported and autochthonous malaria
incidence in Canada as a consequence of climate change. Drawing on a systems …

While the global number of resettled refugees rises annually, the summaries of research on
refugee health needs in countries of asylum remain sparse. We conducted a systematic …

Although a clearer understanding of the underlying mechanisms involved in protection and
immunopathology during blood-stage malaria has emerged, the mechanisms involved in …

Malaria is a significant health risk to refugee populations originating from endemic areas, but
there is little consensus on screening and/or treatment approaches for malaria in this …

Abstract Background The Belgian Reference Laboratory for Plasmodium offers a free-of-
charge reference testing of malaria-positive or doubtful samples to clinical laboratories …