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Falciparum malaria--present day problems. An experience with 425 cases.

S R Mehta, G Naidu, V Chandar

    The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
    |April 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Falciparum malaria presents with varied symptoms, including afebrile cases. Early self-medication with chloroquine can complicate treatment, necessitating alternative therapies like quinine for severe or resistant infections.

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    Area of Science:

    • Tropical Medicine
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Clinical Parasitology

    Background:

    • Falciparum malaria (PF) remains a significant global health challenge.
    • Understanding current clinical presentations and treatment issues is crucial for effective management.
    • Prior chloroquine use was noted in over 10% of cases, potentially influencing treatment outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report clinical details and current problems in 425 cases of falciparum malaria.
    • To analyze treatment responses and identify challenges in managing PF.
    • To highlight the impact of self-medication and prior chloroquine use on disease progression.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 425 falciparum malaria cases.
    • Clinical data collection including symptoms, parasitic counts, and treatment regimens.

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  • Evaluation of treatment efficacy and patient outcomes with various antimalarial drugs.

    • Main Results:

    • Fever patterns varied, with 5.4% of patients being afebrile.
    • Cerebral symptoms occurred in 3.05%; other common symptoms included headache and anemia.
    • 83.25% were cured with chloroquine and oxytetracycline; quinine and pyrimethamine-sulfadiazine were used for resistant or severe cases, with a low mortality rate of 0.23%.

    Conclusions:

    • Falciparum malaria can present atypically, including afebrile states and varied symptoms.
    • Self-medication and widespread chloroquine use pose challenges, leading to treatment failures and recrudescence.
    • Prompt and appropriate diagnosis and treatment are essential, with alternative drugs like quinine being vital for severe and resistant malaria.