Returned traveller presenting with anaemia: clinical challenge of post-artesunate delayed haemolysis

Although malaria is one of the differential diagnoses among travellers to endemic area, delayed haemolysis following malaria treatment with artemisinin-derivative drugs during travel should be aware. We highlight the clinical perspective for clinicians to consider this clinical phenomenon to detect any delayed haemolytic event early and prevent potentially serious consequences.

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The article discusses the risk of delayed hemolysis in travelers to endemic areas of malaria, and advises clinicians to pay close attention to this phenomenon in order to prevent potential risks.