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Gastrointestinal bleeding in malaria.

R Kochhar1, M K Goenka, S Mehta

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.

Indian Journal of Gastroenterology : Official Journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
|October 1, 1990
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Gastrointestinal hemorrhage is a rare but serious complication of malaria. This report details two cases, highlighting a severe clinical manifestation beyond typical anemia.

Area of Science:

  • Tropical medicine
  • Hematology
  • Infectious diseases

Background:

  • Malaria frequently causes hematological changes, primarily anemia.
  • Clinical manifestations of these alterations are uncommon, with anemia being the most prevalent symptom.

Observation:

  • Two malaria patients presented with severe gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
  • This complication was not solely attributable to anemia.

Findings:

  • Gastrointestinal bleeding represents an unusual clinical presentation of malaria.
  • The reported cases underscore the potential for severe, non-anemic complications.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider malaria in patients with unexplained gastrointestinal hemorrhage, especially in endemic areas.

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  • Further research is needed to understand the pathophysiology of gastrointestinal complications in malaria.