2016, Number 1
Paludismo mixto: plasmodium falciparum y plasmodium vivax
Tejeda-Melano D, Ramírez-Cervantes FJ, Rodríguez-Cuéllar M
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Language: Spanish
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Page: 49-53
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ABSTRACT
Paludism is a disease transmitted by a parasite of the genus Plasmodium: flaciparum, vivax, ovale and malariae; It is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles. There are paludism areas, as defined by OMS, as the African Region and South East Asia where the majority of paludism cases and deaths for the same cause are recorded. The clinical picture depends on the plasmodium causing more severe or malignant form P. falciparum, which requires immediate treatment is established to avoid complications, which may be irreversible. Objective: To describe the evolution of an imported case of malaria mixed P. falciparum and P. vivax and highlight the importance of adequate anamnesis to establish a diagnosis and treatment of disease. Clinical case: Female patient, 49 years old, religious missionary, originally from Jalostotitlan, lived 14 years on the African Continent, who after 4 days of entering Mexico, begins with symptomatology of fever and malaise is presented, initially treated with ambulatory patients after that hospital treatment diagnosed with febrile syndrome and stupor, and subsequently making thick film is diagnosed imported mixed Paludism by P. falciparum and P. vivax resistant to chloroquine. Conclusion: The constant travel of religious missionaries to countries with endemic diseases facilitates the dissemination thereof. Conducting a proper history from first doctor visit, facilitate early diagnosis and prompt treatment, preventing serious complications and spread of the same to the community.REFERENCES