An uncommon Presentation of severe Falciparum Malaria: Acute Pancreatitis
Author Affiliations
- 1 Medicine Department, King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow-226003, UP, INDIA
- 2 Microbiology Department, King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow-226003, UP, INDIA
- 3 King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow-226003, UP, INDIA
- 4 Medicine Department, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow-226003, UP, INDIA
Int. Res. J. Medical Sci., Volume 2, Issue (10), Pages 26-28, October,28 (2014)
Abstract
In tropical countries malaria is a well known cause of fever. Plasmodium falciparum infection can manifest a variety of complications ranging from self-limiting and mild to fatal condition. Acute Pancreatitis is one of the rare complication of falciparum malaria. We hereby report a case of Plasmodium falciparum malaria who developed acute pancreatitis. Patient responded well to anti malarial drug with supportive management.
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