Severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria.
Malaria is one of the world's leading parasitic diseases and affects a considerably large number of people. Considering the epidemiological reach of Plasmodium falciparum, which is almost always responsible for the most severe cases of malaria, a discussion of the clinical features and therapeutic interventions is important. In the cases of patients with severe malaria, admission to an intensive care unit is mandatory to reduce complications. To have an impact on survival rates, treatment with antimalarial drugs and supportive measures should be initiated as quickly as possible. The aim of this article is to discuss the components of severe malaria, with an emphasis on its clinical features and treatment.
Andréia Patrícia
AP
Gomes
Rodrigo Roger
RR
Vitorino
Anielle de Pina
Ade P
Costa
Eduardo Gomes de
EG
Mendonça
Maria Goreti de Almeida
MG
Oliveira
Rodrigo
R
Siqueira-Batista