Abstract
Malaria is a disease caused by parasites of the Plasmodium genus, and is one of the most prevalent diseases in Africa and around the world. Emergency physicians in both endemic and non-endemic regions often encounter initial presentations of malaria, and knowledge about the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease is crucial in caring for these patients. This article covers briefly the epidemiology of malaria and the lifecycle of the Plasmodium parasite. This is followed by a discussion of the clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with malaria, as pertinent to the African emergency physician.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 126-130 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | African Journal of Emergency Medicine |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2011 |
Keywords
- Antimalarials
- Emergencies
- Infection
- Malaria
- Protozoal infections
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Emergency Medicine
- Gerontology
- Emergency
- Geochemistry and Petrology
- Critical Care