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[Urinalysis as a diagnostic tool in severe malaria]
Sebastián Barrera1, Alberto Tobón-Castaño
1Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia Grupo de Malaria, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia. biomedica@ins.gov.co.
Biomedica : Revista Del Instituto Nacional De Salud
|January 27, 2018
Summary
Urinalysis aids in the early diagnosis of severe malaria by detecting complications like kidney dysfunction. This simple test helps reduce severe illness and death in malaria patients, especially in resource-limited areas.
Area of Science:
- Tropical Medicine
- Clinical Pathology
Background:
- Malaria causes significant global morbidity and mortality, particularly in areas with limited healthcare access.
- Early diagnosis of severe malaria is crucial for effective treatment and improved patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the diagnostic utility of urinalysis in identifying severe malaria complications.
- To highlight the role of urinalysis in early detection and management of malaria-related organ injury.
Main Methods:
- A narrative review of 91 publications on severe malaria cases and urinalysis was conducted.
- Analysis focused on studies examining urinalysis findings in relation to malaria complications.
Main Results:
- Urinalysis can detect metabolic disturbances and organ damage, including hepatic injury, kidney dysfunction, and hemolysis.
- Recent Colombian studies confirm the diagnostic value of urinalysis for frequent malaria complications.
Conclusions:
- Urinalysis is an accessible tool for prompt recognition of complicated malaria cases in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Timely identification of malaria-related lesions through urinalysis contributes to reducing severe morbidity and mortality.
Keywords:
Malaria, proteinuria, haematuria
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