Co-Infection with COVID-19 and Malaria in a Young Man
Dubai Medical Journal
; 4(2):164-166, 2021.
Article
in English
| EMBASE | ID: covidwho-1526557
ABSTRACT
Malaria is an infectious disease caused by Plasmodium protozoa, which can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated promptly. COVID-19 is a newly emerging disease that can affect different body systems;however, the respiratory system is mainly reported. This case describes a 20-year-old man who presented with fever and joint pain and was found to have P. falciparum malaria in addition to a positive SARS-CoV-2 test. The patient improved after he was treated with antimalarial medications in addition to supportive therapy. A co-infection of malaria and COVID-19 can occur. Thus, more studies need to be conducted on this co-infection. Besides, other diagnoses should be highly suspected in patients presenting with symptoms suggestive of SARS-CoV-2 infection, especially in vulnerable patients.
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Dubai Medical Journal
Year:
2021
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