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Mixed Infection of Plasmodium malariae and Plasmodium falciparum: A Case Report

Author(s):
Mohammad YasinMohammad Yasin1,*, Davood YadegaryniaDavood Yadegarynia1, Amirhossein Moghhtader MojdehiAmirhossein Moghhtader Mojdehi1, Mahmood NabaviMahmood Nabavi2
1Department of Infectious Diseases, Labbafi Nezhad Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
2Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran


Archives of Clinical Infectious Diseases:Vol. 9, issue 1; 19297
Published online:Jan 24, 2014
Article type:Case Report
Received:Jun 04, 2013
Accepted:Jun 30, 2013
How to Cite:Mohammad YasinDavood YadegaryniaAmirhossein Moghhtader MojdehiMahmood NabaviMixed Infection of Plasmodium malariae and Plasmodium falciparum: A Case Report.Arch Clin Infect Dis.9(1):19297.https://doi.org/10.5812/archcid.19297 .

Abstract

Introduction:

Malaria is the most important parasitic infection, which is now spread all over the globe. Malaria infections with more than two species, especially Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax, are common, but infections with P. malariae and P. falciparum are rare.

Case Presentation:

A 33-year-old man presented with fever and chills for three days, pancytopenia, and abnormal liver function tests, Peripheral blood smear revealed P. falciparum and P. malariae. After artemisinin-based combination therapy, all of his symptoms subsided.

Discussion:

Mixed malaria infection is not uncommon, and it needs to be diagnosed and treated effectively in order to control the disease. Travel consultations should be given for all travelers before their trip to endemic countries.

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