Presentation
CONCLUSION: The present study revealed great differences between both diagnostic tests, as well as suggesting high P. malariae prevalence from a molecular perspective. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Other Plasmodium species present included P. falciparum (100,078 presentations, 51.0%), P. vivax (65,306 presentations, 33.3%), P. ovale (120 presentations, 0.1%) and mixed Plasmodium species (25,779 presentations, 13.1%). [journals.plos.org]
Immune System
- Splenomegaly
In the tropics, a finding of splenomegaly has a broad range of diagnostic possibilities. 20,21 Consideration in the present case was given to whether tropical splenomegaly syndrome (also known as hyperreactive malarial splenomegaly) 22 was present. [nejm.org]
Despite ostensibly effective anti-malarial treatment with artemether/lumefantrine and two courses of hydrochloroquine, he experienced recurrent parasitaemia, refractory anaemia and splenomegaly over a 6-month period; the symptoms resolved after he received [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
They present with headache, fever, anemia, splenomegaly, and cyclical fever. [osmosis.org]
Splenic rupture may be associated with P vivax infection secondary to splenomegaly resulting from RBC sequestration. P vivax infects only immature RBCs, leading to limited parasitemia. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly occur following dilation of the sinuses and are due to the increased numbers of macrophages in these organs, especially the spleen. [atsu.edu]
Entire Body System
- Fever
METHODS: All fever cases or cases with history of fever in 25 villages of Balaghat district were screened for malaria parasite using bivalent rapid diagnostic test and microscopy after obtaining written informed consent. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
It causes fevers that recur at approximately three-day intervals (a quartan fever), longer than the two-day (tertian) intervals of the other malarial parasites, hence its alternate names quartan fever and quartan malaria. [scientistsagainstmalaria.net]
- Asymptomatic
KEYWORDS: Asymptomatic infections; Cameroon; P. malariae; PCR; Sequence analysis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Anemia
Severe anemia was defined as a hemoglobin less than 5g/dL but in accordance with 2014 World Health Organization severe malarial anemia definitions, we also conducted subanalyses in which severe anemia was defined as a hemoglobin 26 ]. [journals.plos.org]
Plasmodium malariae infection is relatively uncommon in Papua, Indonesia but is associated with significant morbidity from anemia and a similar risk of mortality to patients hospitalized with P. falciparum and P. vivax infection. [digitallibrary.health.nt.gov.au]
CONCLUSIONS/SIGNIFICANCE: Plasmodium malariae infection is relatively uncommon in Papua, Indonesia but is associated with significant morbidity from anemia and a similar risk of mortality to patients hospitalized with P. falciparum and P. vivax infection [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
They present with headache, fever, anemia, splenomegaly, and cyclical fever. [osmosis.org]
- Chills
Symptomatic patients presented mild to moderate symptoms like fever, chills, headache, dizziness, fatigue and myalgia.Although both the intermediate as well as the definite host are known to be endemic in southeastern Bangladesh, no evidence for the presence [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
(with rigor) R50.9 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R50.9 Fever, unspecified 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Applicable To Fever NOS Fever of unknown origin [FUO] Fever with chills Fever with rigors Hyperpyrexia NOS Persistent fever Pyrexia NOS quartan [icd10data.com]
The first symptoms – fever, headache, and chills – may be mild and difficult to recognize as malaria. If not treated within 24 hours, Plasmodium falciparum malaria can progress to severe illness, and lead to death. [who.int]
Each time they burst, you'll have a bout of fever, chills and sweating. Malaria can also be spread through blood transfusions and the sharing of needles, but this is very rare. Page last reviewed: 22 August 2018 Next review due: 22 August 2021 [nhs.uk]
Along with bouts of fever and more general clinical symptoms such as chills and nausea, the presence of edema and the nephrotic syndrome has been documented with some P. malariae infections. [scientistsagainstmalaria.net]
- Pain
headache and muscle aches and pains Persons with P. falciparum and P. malariae infection may have symptom free periods but suffer from sporadic recrudescences owing to persisting low grade parasitemia Diagnosis Schüffner stippling is not seen in P. [pathologyoutlines.com]
Ansari HR 1, Templeton TJ 2, Subudhi AK 1, Ramaprasad A 1, Tang J 3, Lu F 3, Naeem R 1, Hashish Y 1, Oguike MC 4, Benavente ED 5, Clark TG 6, Sutherland CJ 7, Barnwell JW 8, Culleton R 9, Cao J 10, Pain A 11. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Signs and symptoms Symptoms of malaria may include: fever, which may come and go, or may be constant chills profuse sweating malaise (feeling of unwellness) muscle and joint pain headache confusion nausea loss of appetite diarrhoea abdominal pain cough [sahealth.sa.gov.au]
Respiratoric
- Cough
Signs and symptoms Symptoms of malaria may include: fever, which may come and go, or may be constant chills profuse sweating malaise (feeling of unwellness) muscle and joint pain headache confusion nausea loss of appetite diarrhoea abdominal pain cough [sahealth.sa.gov.au]
The most severe form is caused by P. falciparum; variable clinical features include fever, chills, headache, muscular aching and weakness, vomiting, cough, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. [who.int]
(%) Symptom Fever history reported 18 18 (100) Chills 18 13 (72) Headache 18 8 (44) Weakness 18 6 (33) Diarrhea 18 4 (22) Myalgia 18 4 (22) Neck ache 18 4 (22) Nausea 18 3 (17) Cough 18 2 (11) Vomiting 18 2 (11) Night sweats 18 2 (11) Dyspnea 18 1 [academic.oup.com]
- Dyspnea
(%) Symptom Fever history reported 18 18 (100) Chills 18 13 (72) Headache 18 8 (44) Weakness 18 6 (33) Diarrhea 18 4 (22) Myalgia 18 4 (22) Neck ache 18 4 (22) Nausea 18 3 (17) Cough 18 2 (11) Vomiting 18 2 (11) Night sweats 18 2 (11) Dyspnea 18 1 [academic.oup.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
Along with bouts of fever and more general clinical symptoms such as chills and nausea, the presence of edema and the nephrotic syndrome has been documented with some P. malariae infections. [scientistsagainstmalaria.net]
Malaria has an incubation period of 7–42 days and may present with relatively unspecific symptoms like fever, nausea, and vomiting. Therefore, it is often misdiagnosed. [amboss.com]
Signs and symptoms Symptoms of malaria may include: fever, which may come and go, or may be constant chills profuse sweating malaise (feeling of unwellness) muscle and joint pain headache confusion nausea loss of appetite diarrhoea abdominal pain cough [sahealth.sa.gov.au]
- Vomiting
Malaria has an incubation period of 7–42 days and may present with relatively unspecific symptoms like fever, nausea, and vomiting. Therefore, it is often misdiagnosed. [amboss.com]
The symptoms of the disease include fever, vomiting, and/or headache. A characteristic malarial fever has ‘hot', ‘wet', and ‘cold' phases and appears 10 to 15 days after the mosquito bites. [www3.paho.org]
P. malariae infection had a strong association with patients over 60 years old (aOR: 2.28, 1.01–5.15 95%CI), as well as with symptoms such as moderate headache (aOR: 1.77, 1.03–3.03 95%CI) and vomiting (aOR: 1.81, 1.12–2.92 95%CI). [journals.plos.org]
The most severe form is caused by P. falciparum; variable clinical features include fever, chills, headache, muscular aching and weakness, vomiting, cough, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. [who.int]
- Abdominal Pain
pain, headache and muscle aches and pains Persons with P. falciparum and P. malariae infection may have symptom free periods but suffer from sporadic recrudescences owing to persisting low grade parasitemia Diagnosis Schüffner stippling is not seen in [pathologyoutlines.com]
Signs and symptoms Symptoms of malaria may include: fever, which may come and go, or may be constant chills profuse sweating malaise (feeling of unwellness) muscle and joint pain headache confusion nausea loss of appetite diarrhoea abdominal pain cough [sahealth.sa.gov.au]
The most severe form is caused by P. falciparum; variable clinical features include fever, chills, headache, muscular aching and weakness, vomiting, cough, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. [who.int]
- Diarrhea
[…] episodes occur irregularly but eventually become more synchronous, assuming the usual tertian (P. vivax, P. falciparum and P. ovale) or quartan (P. malariae) periodicity Patients with malaria may develop anemia and may have other manifestations, including diarrhea [pathologyoutlines.com]
Gastrointestinal: diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting Liver : hepatosplenomegaly, discrete jaundice Severe malaria : can lead to severe organ dysfunction Most commonly a result of falciparum malaria Kidneys : flank pain, oliguria, hemoglobinuria [amboss.com]
(%) Symptom Fever history reported 18 18 (100) Chills 18 13 (72) Headache 18 8 (44) Weakness 18 6 (33) Diarrhea 18 4 (22) Myalgia 18 4 (22) Neck ache 18 4 (22) Nausea 18 3 (17) Cough 18 2 (11) Vomiting 18 2 (11) Night sweats 18 2 (11) Dyspnea 18 1 [academic.oup.com]
Cerebral malaria Algid malaria: characterized by severe vomiting, diarrhea and circulatory collapse. The pulse is rapid and of poor volume, and arterial hypotension is profound. [infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com]
Cardiovascular
- Tachycardia
On examination, he had a fever (temperature: 104 F), tachycardia (pulse: 114/min), and conjunctival congestion. The systemic examination was within normal limits. [jpgmonline.com]
[…] history reported 18 18 (100) Chills 18 13 (72) Headache 18 8 (44) Weakness 18 6 (33) Diarrhea 18 4 (22) Myalgia 18 4 (22) Neck ache 18 4 (22) Nausea 18 3 (17) Cough 18 2 (11) Vomiting 18 2 (11) Night sweats 18 2 (11) Dyspnea 18 1 (6) Dysuria 18 1 (6) Sign Tachycardia [academic.oup.com]
Liver, Gall & Pancreas
- Jaundice
There was no history of jaundice. He was initially evaluated by a local practitioner in Calicut and was prescribed oral doxycycline, 3 days before the admission. Rapid malarial antigen test done that time was negative. [jpgmonline.com]
Patients can present with flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, malaise, aches and pains, and jaundice resulting in an initial diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis or viral hepatitis. [infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com]
Malaria may be associated with anaemia and jaundice, and P. falciparum infections can cause seizures, mental confusion, kidney failure, coma, and death, particularly in young children. 3. [ecdc.europa.eu]
Gastrointestinal: diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting Liver : hepatosplenomegaly, discrete jaundice Severe malaria : can lead to severe organ dysfunction Most commonly a result of falciparum malaria Kidneys : flank pain, oliguria, hemoglobinuria [amboss.com]
Skin
- Sweating
The wet stage occurs several hours after the fever, when the body temperature drops quickly to normal and profuse sweating begins. The patient is exhausted but well until the next cycle of fever begins. [atsu.edu]
Each time they burst, you'll have a bout of fever, chills and sweating. Malaria can also be spread through blood transfusions and the sharing of needles, but this is very rare. Page last reviewed: 22 August 2018 Next review due: 22 August 2021 [nhs.uk]
Signs and symptoms Symptoms of malaria may include: fever, which may come and go, or may be constant chills profuse sweating malaise (feeling of unwellness) muscle and joint pain headache confusion nausea loss of appetite diarrhoea abdominal pain cough [sahealth.sa.gov.au]
Collapse during the sweating phase is not uncommon. Complications : Proteinuria is common in P. malariae infections and in children may be associated with clinical signs of the nephrotic syndrome. [med-chem.com]
- Night Sweats
(%) Symptom Fever history reported 18 18 (100) Chills 18 13 (72) Headache 18 8 (44) Weakness 18 6 (33) Diarrhea 18 4 (22) Myalgia 18 4 (22) Neck ache 18 4 (22) Nausea 18 3 (17) Cough 18 2 (11) Vomiting 18 2 (11) Night sweats 18 2 (11) Dyspnea 18 1 [academic.oup.com]
Musculoskeletal
- Myalgia
Malaria is characterised by fever and influenza-like symptoms, including chills, headache, myalgia, and malaise; these symptoms can occur at intervals. [ecdc.europa.eu]
These symptoms include chills, headache, myalgias, and malaise, and they occur in a cyclic pattern. The parasite may also cause jaundice and anemia due to the lysis of the RBCs. [emedicine.medscape.com]
(%) Symptom Fever history reported 18 18 (100) Chills 18 13 (72) Headache 18 8 (44) Weakness 18 6 (33) Diarrhea 18 4 (22) Myalgia 18 4 (22) Neck ache 18 4 (22) Nausea 18 3 (17) Cough 18 2 (11) Vomiting 18 2 (11) Night sweats 18 2 (11) Dyspnea 18 1 [academic.oup.com]
There is a brief prodromal period with symptoms of fever, headache, and myalgia. Symptoms begin with a cold stage (a shaking chill), following by a fever stage (40–41°C) that lasts about 24 hours, and finally a wet stage. [atsu.edu]
A 32 year old Bangladeshi male laborer from Fatickchari, Bangladesh, was admitted to Chittagong Medical College Hospital in July 2008 because of a ten day history of evening fevers, chills, rigors, headache, anorexia, myalgia, dry cough, palpitations, [microbewiki.kenyon.edu]
Psychiatrical
- Suggestibility
CONCLUSION: The present study revealed great differences between both diagnostic tests, as well as suggesting high P. malariae prevalence from a molecular perspective. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Urogenital
- Kidney Failure
Patients with severe falciparum malaria may develop liver and kidney failure, convulsions, and coma. [stanfordhealthcare.org]
Malaria may be associated with anaemia and jaundice, and P. falciparum infections can cause seizures, mental confusion, kidney failure, coma, and death, particularly in young children. 3. [ecdc.europa.eu]
As a result there are high levels of carbon dioxide and low levels of oxygen in the blood. kidney failure – this occurs due to the build-up of waste products in the body causing weakness and shortness of breath. acidosis – the pH of the blood becomes [yourgenome.org]
Large numbers of erythrocytes are parasitized and destroyed, which may result in dark-colored urine (blackwater fever; intravascular hemolysis, hemoglobinuria, and kidney failure.). [atsu.edu]
- Dysuria
Symptom Fever history reported 18 18 (100) Chills 18 13 (72) Headache 18 8 (44) Weakness 18 6 (33) Diarrhea 18 4 (22) Myalgia 18 4 (22) Neck ache 18 4 (22) Nausea 18 3 (17) Cough 18 2 (11) Vomiting 18 2 (11) Night sweats 18 2 (11) Dyspnea 18 1 (6) Dysuria [academic.oup.com]
Neurologic
- Headache
Clinically P. malariae subjects generally presented with fever and headache. However, the typical 3-day pattern of quantum malaria was not observed. The parasite density of P. malariae was significantly lower than that of P. vivax and P. falciparum. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
They present with headache, fever, anemia, splenomegaly, and cyclical fever. [osmosis.org]
The first symptoms – fever, headache, and chills – may be mild and difficult to recognize as malaria. If not treated within 24 hours, Plasmodium falciparum malaria can progress to severe illness, and lead to death. [who.int]
Nephro- and hepatotoxicity Damage to mucous membranes (these antibiotics should be taken with a lot of water) Artemether-lumefantrine Gastrointestinal discomfort Prolonged QT interval Quinidine Palpitations, angina pectoris CNS : dizziness, fatigue, headache [amboss.com]
- Seizure
Malaria may be associated with anaemia and jaundice, and P. falciparum infections can cause seizures, mental confusion, kidney failure, coma, and death, particularly in young children. 3. [ecdc.europa.eu]
CNS : agitation, anxiety, confusion Gastrointestinal discomfort Primaquine Hemolytic crisis in G6PD deficiency Mefloquine CNS : dizziness, confusion, nightmares, hallucinations, seizures Rash Gastrointestinal discomfort Atovaquone-proguanil Gastrointestinal [amboss.com]
[…] severe Plasmodium falciparum infections, parasite-filled red blood cells may also block circulation to major organs, this can result in serious complications such as: cerebral malaria – this is when malaria causes the brain to swell, potentially causing seizures [yourgenome.org]
It can affect the brain, kidneys and lungs, causing symptoms such as seizures, mental confusion, acute respiratory distress and coma; it can result in multi-organ failure and death. When it affects the brain, it is called cerebral malaria. [labtestsonline.org]
- Asthenia
The patient presented fever, anaemia, ascitis of low abundance, insomnia and asthenia. He received ceftriaxone 1 g/day, and the furosemide continued to be administered. [malariajournal.biomedcentral.com]
Workup
Hence, P. malariae infection should remain in the differential diagnosis of febrile patients returning from endemic countries whose malaria workup is negative, and PCR should be utilized early on. [academic.oup.com]
Serum
- Decreased Platelet Count
Hemoglobin was 12.1 g/dl, red blood cell count - 4.14 million/mm 3, packed cell volume - 35.9%, white blood cell count - 4500/mm 3 with 85% neutrophils and marginally decreased platelet count (131,000/mm 3 ). [jpgmonline.com]
Treatment
He was diagnosed with renal cortical necrosis post malaria treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis
The clinical presentation and prognosis of the disease depend on the Plasmodium species. Malaria has an incubation period of 7–42 days and may present with relatively unspecific symptoms like fever, nausea, and vomiting. [amboss.com]
Etiology
[…] generally occurs between 45° N and 40° S (WHO: World Malaria Report 2014 [Accessed 9 January 2018]) Plasmodium knowlesi: usually causes malaria in monkeys (Lancet 2004;363:1017, Trends Parasitol 2008;24:406, Emerg Infect Dis 2008;14:1434) Pathophysiology / etiology [pathologyoutlines.com]
Etiology Pathogen : Plasmodia Vector : : the female Anopheles mosquito Host: humans Plasmodium knowlesi occurs in different primate species and, as a zoonotic disease, can be transmitted to humans. [amboss.com]
Etiology Malaria is caused by obligate intracellular protozoan parasites of the genus "Plasmodium". The four species of human malarial parasites are Plasmodium vivax, P falciparum, P malariae, and P ovale. [atsu.edu]
Epidemiology
Keywords: Plasmodium malariae; elimination; malaria epidemiology; non-falciparum. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The potential interactions of P. malariae and P. ovale with Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax might explain some basic questions of malaria epidemiology, and understanding these interactions could have an important influence on the deployment [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Pathophysiology
[…] vivax Disease generally occurs between 45° N and 40° S (WHO: World Malaria Report 2014 [Accessed 9 January 2018]) Plasmodium knowlesi: usually causes malaria in monkeys (Lancet 2004;363:1017, Trends Parasitol 2008;24:406, Emerg Infect Dis 2008;14:1434) Pathophysiology [pathologyoutlines.com]
[…] hemoglobinopathies (e.g., thalassemia, Hb C) Infection with malaria subsequently leads to the development of specific Plasmodium antibodies that result in partial immunity for a limited amount of time (less than a year) References: [2] [1] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] Pathophysiology [amboss.com]
The pathophysiology of falciparum malaria. Pharmacol Ther. 2003;99:221-60. 23. Tripathi AK, Sullivan DJ, Stins MF. [revistabiomedica.org]
Of note, the pathophysiology of malaria does not include vasculitis or inflammatory cellular infiltration in or around the cerebral vasculature, and most patients have no evidence of cerebral edema. [infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com]
Prevention
Intermittent preventive treatment for the prevention of malaria during pregnancy in high transmission areas. Malar J. 2007 Dec 4. 6:160. [Medline]. [Full Text]. Trape JF, Tall A, Diagne N, et al. [medscape.com]
University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan; Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York 10021, USA. 3 Key Laboratory of National Health and Family Planning Commission on Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Plasmodium malariae infection does not lead to the development of hypnozoites and therefore no additional relapse prevention is needed. Sincerely Bernhard R. [ep.bmj.com]