Disseminated intravascular coagulation in malaria: A case report

Area of Science:

• Tropical Medicine
• Hematology
• Infectious Diseases

Background:

• Severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria is a life-threatening disease.
• Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a rare complication of severe malaria, occurring in less than 5% of cases.
• DIC is more frequently observed in patients with cerebral malaria.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report the diagnosis and management of a case of severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria with DIC.
• To highlight the clinical presentation and treatment strategies for this rare complication.

Main Methods:

• Case report detailing clinical findings.
• Diagnostic procedures for severe malaria and DIC.
• Therapeutic interventions employed.

Main Results:

• Successful diagnosis of severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria with DIC.
• Effective management leading to patient recovery.

Conclusions:

• Disseminated intravascular coagulation is a significant, albeit uncommon, complication of severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria.
• Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for improving outcomes in patients with malaria-induced DIC.