[A case of vivax malaria with thrombocytopenia suggesting immunological mechanisms]

Rinsho Ketsueki. 1993 Apr;34(4):490-2.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Recently, it has been shown that the thrombocytopenia that complicates some malarial infections is caused by immune mechanisms. We report a case of malaria associated with thrombocytopenia and increased platelet-associated IgG (PAIgG). In this case, anti-malarial therapy reduced the level of PAIgG to normal levels in association with normalization of the platelet count. This case suggests the immunological mechanisms of thrombocytopenia in malaria.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blood Platelets / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / analysis*
  • Malaria, Vivax / complications*
  • Malaria, Vivax / drug therapy
  • Malaria, Vivax / immunology
  • Male
  • Quinine / administration & dosage
  • Sulfadoxine / administration & dosage
  • Thrombocytopenia / etiology*
  • Travel

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Sulfadoxine
  • Quinine