ABSTRACT
Malaria represents a medical emergency. Without rapid diagnosis and treatment, it can progress and lead to severe complications and, eventually, death. Severe malaria is almost always caused by Plasmodium falciparum. Here, we present an image showing a set of hematological findings associated with severe malaria, highlighting the importance of a correct morphological diagnosis.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Plasmodium falciparum
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Malaria, Falciparum
Limits:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
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Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Infection
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Portugal