[Plasmodium falciparum infection complicated by bronchopneumonia in a peacekeeper: a case report]

Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi. 2020 Apr 9;33(3):325-326. doi: 10.16250/j.32.1374.2019179.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Malaria is an acute febrile illness caused by Plasmodium. In Africa where the burden of malaria is extremely high, febrile symptoms caused by respiratory tract infections may challenge the diagnosis of malaria, and patients with unclear diagnosis and administration of antimalarial drugs require more attention. Hereby, a peacekeeper with Plasmodium falciparum infection complicated with bronchopneumonia was reported.

[摘要] 疟疾是由疟原虫感染引起的一种急性发热疾病。在非洲疟疾高负担地区, 呼吸道感染等引起的发热症状会影 响疟疾诊断, 诊断不明且已服用抗疟药物的患者尤其应引起注意。本文报道1例恶性疟合并支气管肺炎病例。.

Keywords: Artesunate; Bronchopneumonia; Ceftriaxone sodium; Falciparum malaria.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Africa
  • Antimalarials* / therapeutic use
  • Bronchopneumonia* / diagnosis
  • Bronchopneumonia* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Malaria, Falciparum* / complications
  • Malaria, Falciparum* / diagnosis
  • Malaria, Falciparum* / drug therapy
  • Plasmodium falciparum

Substances

  • Antimalarials