Vivax-induced ARDS: report of two cases.
Plasmodium vivax is known for its benign nature but now recognition of life threatening complications related to this infection is on rise. We report two cases of Plasmodium vivax malaria complicated by ARDS. Patients were treated with Artesunate, followed by Sulfadoxin Pyerimethamin combination. Rarely, ARDS is a presenting complication or occurs during the course of Plasmodium vivax.
Gera
Chanchal
C
Department of Medicine, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab.
Dhanoa
Jasbir
J
D000328:Adult; D000962:Antimalarials / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016780:Malaria, Vivax / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010966:Plasmodium vivax / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D011739:Pyrimethamine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000469:parasitology / Q000628:therapy; D013413:Sulfadoxine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000962:Antimalarials; D004338:Drug Combinations; C001205:fanasil, pyrimethamine drug combination; D013413:Sulfadoxine; D011739:Pyrimethamine