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(B50.8) Other severe and complicated plasmodium falciparum malaria
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30 858 in individuals diagnosis other severe and complicated plasmodium falciparum malaria confirmed
2 120 deaths with diagnosis other severe and complicated plasmodium falciparum malaria
7% mortality rate associated with the disease other severe and complicated plasmodium falciparum malaria
Diagnosis other severe and complicated plasmodium falciparum malaria is diagnosed Men are 29.71% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis other severe and complicated plasmodium falciparum malaria
634 (3.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis other severe and complicated plasmodium falciparum malaria
1 486 (13.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other severe and complicated plasmodium falciparum malaria - Men aged 20-24 and Women aged 30-34
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-74
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 75-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 70-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-69
Disease Features other severe and complicated plasmodium falciparum malaria
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other severe and complicated plasmodium falciparum malaria - what does this mean
Other severe and complicated plasmodium falciparum malaria is caused by a species of the plasmodium parasite, which is transmitted through the bite of an infected female anopheles mosquito. the parasite invades the red blood cells and multiplies rapidly, leading to severe anemia, organ dysfunction, and in some cases, death.
What happens during the disease - other severe and complicated plasmodium falciparum malaria
The pathogenesis of other severe and complicated plasmodium falciparum malaria is complex and multi-factorial. upon entering the body, the parasite multiplies in the liver cells and then enters the bloodstream where it invades red blood cells. the infected red blood cells adhere to the walls of the small blood vessels, leading to obstruction of the blood flow and causing a wide range of symptoms, including fever, anemia, organ failure, and coma. additionally, the body's immune response to the infection can lead to further complications, such as cerebral malaria, hypoglycemia, and pulmonary edema.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination
- Complete blood count
- Blood smear examination
- Thick and thin film examination
- Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT)
- Serology testing
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing
- Urine antigen test
- Liver function tests
- Chest X-ray
- CT scan
- Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
- Lumbar puncture
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the severity of the symptoms and prevent the progression of the disease.
- Administer antimalarial medications, such as artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) or quinine.
- Provide supportive care, such as oxygen therapy, fluids, and electrolyte replacement.
- Monitor the patient's vital signs and laboratory results.
- Administer medications to reduce fever, such as ibuprofen or paracetamol.
- Provide nutritional support, as needed.
- Provide education about the disease and its treatment.
- Provide psychosocial support to the patient and their family.
- Monitor and treat any complications, such as anemia or cerebral malaria.
10 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Other severe and complicated plasmodium falciparum malaria - Prevention
The best way to prevent severe and complicated plasmodium falciparum malaria is to take preventive measures such as using insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved clothing, sleeping under insecticide-treated bed nets, and avoiding exposure to mosquitoes. additionally, taking antimalarial medications as prescribed and recommended by a doctor is also important for prevention.