Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura due to vivax malaria in the Brazilian Amazon.
Acta Trop
; 90(2): 187-90, 2004 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-15177145
ABSTRACT
We describe a rare case of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) triggered by Plasmodium vivax infection. The patient developed thrombocytopenia and bleeding associated with three episodes of malaria, and became dependent on corticosteroid therapy. The mechanisms by which this parasite evokes thrombocytopenia remain obscure.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Púrpura Trombocitopênica Idiopática
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Malária Vivax
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
País como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Article