Parasite species in childhood with imported malaria (1991-5)
| Species | No (%) |
|---|---|
| P falciparum | 809 (56.0) |
| P vivax | 516 (35.7) |
| P ovale | 59 (4.1) |
| P malariae | 27 (1.9) |
| Mixed infections1-150 | 34 (2.3) |
↵1-150 P falciparum and P vivax.
Source: Malaria Reference Laboratory.