A rare case of complicated malaria presenting as warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia
J Vector Borne Dis
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2023 Jan; 60(1): 111-114
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ABSTRACT
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) has been rarely reported worldwide or from India as the underlying cause of anemia in malaria. We hereby present a case of complicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria with concomitant warm AIHA in a 31-year-old male. Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) was positive and elution studies showed pan-agglutination reaction. Clinico-hematological and serological follow-up of the patient was done post artesunate treatment until day 9. We suggest that it is important to establish the immune basis of anemia in malaria patients for guiding the treatment plan for the clinicians and providing packed red blood cell transfusion if required.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
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J Vector Borne Dis
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Parasitology
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Tropical Medicine
Año:
2023
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