Abstract | Background: Case Presentation: A 14-year-old boy was hospitalized with BWF as the primary diagnosis based on the presence of fever, jaundice and "coca-cola"-colored urine, along with laboratory results which showed Plasmodium falciparum infection, anemia, and impaired kidney function. Uncomplicated malaria manifestations had been appearing for seven days before admission, but the syndrome of BWF developed several hours following the first dose of dihydroartemisinin- piperaquine (DHP). Treatment with a 3-day course of DHP was continued because parenteral antimalarials were unavailable at that time. Remarkable improvements were seen following the second and third doses of DHP along with adequate supportive medical care. Conclusion: The unavailability of parenteral antimalarials makes oral antimalarials a possible alternative treatment for BWF. In addition, close monitoring and supportive medical care are critical in the treatment of BWF.
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Authors | Sitanaja Raymond, Abed Ricky Hernando Sitompul |
Journal | IJID Regions (Online)
(IJID Reg)
Vol. 3
Pg. 157-159
(Jun 2022)
ISSN: 2772-7076 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 35755479
(Publication Type: Case Reports)
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Copyright | © 2022 The Authors. |