A case of severe Plasmodium knowlesi malaria in a post-splenectomy patient
- Author:
Seng Wee Cheo
1
;
Tee Tat Khoo
1
;
Yee Ann Tan
2
;
Whei Chuern Yeoh
2
;
Qin Jian Low
3
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: Severe Malaria; Plasmodium knowlesi; Post-Splenectomy
- From: The Medical Journal of Malaysia 2020;75(4):447-449
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Malaria is a parasitic disease that is caused by the Plasmodium parasite. Worldwide, it remains a significant public health problem especially in the Africa region where it contributes to more than 90% of cases and malaria death. However, zoonotic (simian) Plasmodium knowlesi parasite is a widely prevalent cause of malaria in the South East Asian countries. It is known to cause severe human disease due to its 24hour erythrocytic cycles. Thus far, cases of severe falciparum malaria have been reported in asplenic patients. Here, we report a case of severe P.knowlesi malaria in a 51-year-old man who is a postsplenectomy patient.
