Nosocomial Transmission and Infection Control Aspects of Parasitic and Ectoparasitic Diseases Part II. Blood and Tissue Parasites

Nosocomial Malaria and Saline Flush

“…However, mosquito transmission in the United States accounts for a few cases each year (2). Nosocomial malaria represents person-to-person transmission of parasite-infected erythrocytes through blood transfusion, needlestick injury, improper use of blood glucometers, multidose heparin vials, organ transplantation, contaminated catheters that deliver contrast medium, or rarely, open wounds (3–6). …”

A Locally Acquired Falciparum Malaria via Nosocomial Transmission in Korea

“…Nosocomial malaria usually involves a single incident of transmission to individual patients or hospital staffs by accidental needle-stick injuries, blood transfusions, or organ transplants [13][14][15]. We clearly demonstrated the nosocomial transmission of malaria between our 2 patients based on molecular investigations.…”

Occupational Malaria Following Needlestick Injury

“…P. falciparum is a bloodborne pathogen, and malaria is a well-documented complication of transfusion ( 1 ). Malaria has also been diagnosed after intravenous drug use ( 2 , 3 ) and breaches in infection control procedures ( 4 – 6 ), as well as occupational exposures ( 1 – 5 ).…”

“…Malaria has also been diagnosed after intravenous drug use ( 2 , 3 ) and breaches in infection control procedures ( 4 – 6 ), as well as occupational exposures ( 1 – 5 ). Occupational P. falciparum infection after a needlestick injury may be rare; however, such an injury can be potentially severe in nonimmune healthcare workers in countries where malaria is not endemic, especially if the occupationally infected person is pregnant.…”

“…Testing for infection by these pathogens does not include all the possible infections that can result from occupational exposure ( 1 , 7 , 8 ). Although conducting a thorough investigation of the circumstances surrounding any needlestick injury is a challenge in the daily clinical setting, an investigation should always be carried out.…”