ovale malaria

Last edited 12/2019 and last reviewed 02/2023

Ovale malaria a mild form of malaria caused by Plasmodium ovale, with recurring febrile paroxysms and a tendency to end in spontaneous recovery.

Febrile episodes occur every third day - P. ovale causes a benign tertian malaria.

Reference:

  • 1. Public Health England. Guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the UK 2019