2018, Number 3
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Rev Clin Esc Med 2018; 8 (3)
Reporte de caso: infección grave por Plasmodium falciparum en viajera gestante que regresa de Ghana, África
Ramírez CM, Masís MR, Jiménez SM
Language: Spanish
References: 8
Page: 1-5
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ABSTRACT
Malaria is an infectious disease caused by the
protozoan Plasmodium spp. Inoculated into
the human host by a feeding female Anopheles
mosquito; corresponds to an endemic infection
in tropical regions. Severe malaria infection is
usually associated with Plasmodium falciparum.
We present the case of a female patient in first
trimester of pregnancy, who returns from a trip
from Ghana, Africa; with symptoms of vaginal
bleeding, fever and malaise, which is admitted to
the hospital to complete studies. The diagnosis
of severe infection with P. falciparum is made
and intravenous administration of antimalarials
is initiated.
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