A 25-year-old man who contracted malaria during a trip to Zanzibar was admitted to the intensive care unit at Assuta Ashdod Public Hospital in severe condition on Tuesday. After intensive treatment, his condition improved and he continues to recover, the hospital reported. The patient said he never imagined he would end up in intensive care from malaria.
The Zioneer reported earlier Tuesday that a 25-year-old man had been diagnosed with malaria after returning from Zanzibar, but offered no details on his condition or hospitalization. The new report from Assuta Ashdod Public Hospital reveals the man was admitted to the intensive care unit in severe condition. After treatment, his condition improved and he is recovering. The patient's account underscores the risks of travel to malaria-endemic regions without appropriate prophylaxis.
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