Symmetric peripheral gangrene of the lower limbs in a case of complicated falciparum malaria.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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2008 Jul; 39(4): 589-92
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-33621
ABSTRACT
Association of symmetric peripheral gangrene (SPG) with falciparum malaria infection is a relatively uncommon clinical entity. Here we report a case of complicated falciparum malaria with SPG involving both lower limbs from the mid-calf downwards, probably due to antibody mediated vasculitis.
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Main subject:
Quinine
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Infusions, Intravenous
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Humans
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Male
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Child
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Malaria, Falciparum
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Gangrene
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Leg
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Antimalarials
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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