Case Report: Severe Plasmodium vivax Malaria after Splenectomy

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Authors

Noy Norman Kambuaya · State University of Papua

Hasrini Rini · State University of Papua

Putu A I Shanti · Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Kabupaten Mimika

King Alexander · Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Kabupaten Mimika

Freis Candrawati · State University of Papua

Pak Prayoga · State University of Papua

Leo Leonardo

Abstract

Severe malaria after splenectomy has been reported with infections with Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium knowlesi, and Plasmodium malariae, but is less well-characterized with Plasmodium vivax. We describe a case of severe P. vivax malaria with hypotension, prostration, and acute kidney injury occurring 2 months after splenectomy in Papua, Indonesia. The patient was treated successfully with intravenous artesunate.

Topics & Keywords

Malaria Research and Control Travel-related health issues Liver Disease and Transplantation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

Volume 109, Issue 2, pp. 284-287

DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0147

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