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In short, mixed-species malaria infections occur, but may go unrecognised. Their precise frequency will vary according to the case-mix in the area concerned. They may only be detected during convalescence. | In short, mixed-species malaria infections occur, but may go unrecognised. Their precise frequency will vary according to the case-mix in the area concerned. They may only be detected during convalescence. | ||
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In endemic areas where multiple malarial species circulate estimates of prevalence may be as high as 30%, but in other areas this is far lower and would often be regarded as forming fewer than 5% of infections. |