Reports Outline Malaria Study Findings from Medical College and Hospital (The clinical, hematological, and biochemical profiles of patients with complications due to Plasmodium vivax malaria: A case series).

A recent study conducted in West Bengal, India, has found that Plasmodium vivax malaria, previously thought to cause mild or uncomplicated infections, can actually lead to severe and life-threatening complications. The study examined the clinical, hematological, and biochemical profiles of eight patients with complications due to P. vivax malaria. The most common symptoms observed were fever, headache, and myalgias, and some patients experienced altered mental status, hypotension, and seizures. However, all patients showed excellent response to anti-malarial therapy, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment initiation. [Extracted from the article]