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The sting in the tail of severe falciparum malaria: Post-artesunate delayed haemolysis.

Authors :
Benjamin, Yael
Stead, David
Source :
Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases; 2022, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p1-4, 4p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Post-artesunate delayed haemolysis (PADH) is thought to occur because of delayed clearance of previously malarial infected erythrocytes spared by 'pitting' during treatment. We report a case of PADH following the treatment of Plasmodium (P.) falciparum malaria (32% parasitaemia), with a positive direct antiglobulin (DAT) test, suggesting an immune mechanism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23120053
Volume :
37
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
162165414
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4102/sajid.v37i1.392