Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Malarial hemolysis and renal insufficiency].

P Leniaud, X Theobald, A Bernard

    Medecine Tropicale : Revue Du Corps De Sante Colonial
    |July 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Malarial hemolytic anemia with renal issues is common in Madagascar. Prompt diagnosis is key to differentiate from cerebral malaria and ensure better patient outcomes.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Imbalanced expression of glutamate-glutamine cycle enzymes induced by human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 Tax protein in cultivated astrocytes.

    Journal of virology·1996
    Same author

    [Thymic carcinoid tumor causing paraneoplastic Cushing syndrome. Diagnostic value of double-labelled tomoscintigraphy].

    Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983)·1996
    Same author

    Cytokines are increased in the rat hippocampus after serotonergic neuron degeneration and upregulate the expression of GDH, an enzyme involved in glutamate detoxification.

    Journal of neuroimmunology·1996
    Same author

    Long-term toxicity of intravenous mercury injection.

    Lancet (London, England)·1996
    Same author

    Increased Clara cell protein in serum of firefighters.

    Clinical chemistry·1996
    Same author

    Selective isolation of transiently transfected cells from a mammalian cell population with vectors expressing a membrane anchored single-chain antibody.

    Journal of immunological methods·1996

    Area of Science:

    • Internal Medicine
    • Hematology
    • Nephrology

    Background:

    • Malarial hemolytic anemia is a significant complication of malaria.
    • Renal insufficiency can occur alongside severe malaria infections.
    • Madagascar experiences a high incidence of malaria, necessitating awareness of its complications.

    Observation:

    • The study reviewed 5 cases of malarial hemolytic anemia with renal insufficiency over 3 years.
    • Cases were observed at the Girard and Robic hospital resuscitation department.
    • Differential diagnosis from cerebral malaria was a primary concern.

    Findings:

    • Malarial hemolytic anemia associated with renal insufficiency presents diagnostic challenges.
    • Various forms of renal insufficiency were identified in these patients.
    • Physiopathological complications were anticipated and managed.

    Implications:

    • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management of malarial hemolytic anemia and renal complications.
    • Understanding these cases aids in differentiating them from cerebral malaria.
    • The observed fatality rate of 20% suggests a need for improved treatment strategies.

    Related Experiment Videos