Plasmodium vivax malaria: An unusual presentation

• Published in: Indian journal of critical care medicine Vol. 13; no. 2
• Main Authors: Kasliwal, Prasad, Rao, Manimala S, Kujur, Rash
• Format: Journal Article
• Published: India Medknow Publications on behalf of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine 11.01.2010
• Subjects: Acute respiratory distress syndrome; NIV; PfHRP-2; Plasmodium vivax

Acute renal failure, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), hypoglycemia, coma, or epileptic seizures are manifestations of severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria. On the other hand, Plasmodium vivax malaria seldom results in pulmonary damage, and pul...