Acquired bleeding disorders: the impact of health problems in the developing world.
Several acquired bleeding disorders in the developing world have impacts on health, including late vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB) in infants, dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF), and malaria. This paper describes their clinical manifestations, mechanisms involved, and treatment.
Isarangkura
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Department of Pediatrics, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.
Mahasandana
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Chuansumrit
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Angchaisuksiri
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D000962:Antimalarials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D003906:Developing Countries; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D016778:Malaria, Falciparum / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D012307:Risk Factors; D019595:Severe Dengue / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D014812:Vitamin K / Q000378:metabolism; D014813:Vitamin K Deficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control
D000962:Antimalarials; D014812:Vitamin K