Kerala detects new genus of malaria in Sudan-returned soldier

Kerala has recorded a case involving a new genus of malaria, state Health Minister KK Shailaja said on Thursday in a tweet. Identified as 'plasmodium oval', the new genus of malaria was detected in a soldier with travel history to Sudan. She added that the spread of the disease can be avoided with timely treatment and preventive measures.,The soldier has been admitted to the district hospital in Kannur where he is undergoing treatment.