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Name the pathogen and its treatment
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Name the pathogen and its treatment
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#Plasmodium #falciparum
1. Anopheles bite
2. Endemic regions / returning travelers: 12-14 day incubation period
3. Fever +/- severe symptoms (see next)
4. Dx: blood smear, rapid diagnostic Ag or Ab test
5. Rx: chloroquine, artemisin-based combination Rx (depends on region)
#Plasmodium #falciparum
1. Anopheles bite
2. Endemic regions / returning travelers: 12-14 day incubation period
3. Fever +/- severe symptoms (see next)
4. Dx: blood smear, rapid diagnostic Ag or Ab test
5. Rx: chloroquine, artemisin-based combination Rx (depends on region)
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#Plasmodium #falciparum is severe if with end-organ S/S
AMS / seizures
Acidosis
Hypoglycemia
Severe anemia
Renal failure
Jaundice
Pulmonary edema
Bleeding
Shock
High level parasitemia
#Plasmodium #falciparum is severe if with end-organ S/S
AMS / seizures
Acidosis
Hypoglycemia
Severe anemia
Renal failure
Jaundice
Pulmonary edema
Bleeding
Shock
High level parasitemia
