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Post-operative transfusion malaria.

A S Arafa1

  • 1Malaria Center, Madina, Saudi Arabia.

Tropical and Geographical Medicine
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
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Two patients developed malaria after cardiac surgery due to infected blood transfusions. Early diagnosis and management are crucial as preventing transfusion-transmitted malaria is challenging.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Surgery

Background:

  • Blood transfusions are common during cardiac surgery.
  • Malaria is a significant public health concern in endemic regions.
  • Transfusion-transmitted infections pose risks to recipients.

Observation:

  • Two patients in Saudi Arabia developed fever post-cardiac surgery.
  • Both patients had received blood transfusions during their operations.
  • Fever onset occurred after hospital discharge, prompting investigation.

Findings:

  • Malaria was diagnosed in both patients.
  • The source of malaria infection was traced to the transfused blood.
  • This indicates transfusion-transmitted malaria in the Saudi context.

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Implications:

  • Clinical awareness of transfusion malaria is vital for prompt diagnosis.
  • No single preventive measure guarantees complete prevention of transfusion malaria.
  • Early detection and treatment are essential to manage transfusion-transmitted malaria effectively.