[Plasmodium falciparum infection in a 8-year old boy]

Kansenshogaku Zasshi. 1999 Jan;73(1):83-5. doi: 10.11150/kansenshogakuzasshi1970.73.83.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 8-year old Japanese boy who returned from Tanzania was admitted to our hospital because of fever, vomiting, and headache. He was diagnosed as a Plasmodium falciparum infection verified by a blood smear. He was treated with quinine and halofantrine, and recovered completely. Malaria infection should be considered when patients return from Malaria endemic areas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Humans
  • Malaria, Falciparum / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Tanzania