Title of article :
Falciparum — The Masquerader
Author/Authors :
Khan, Aslam Combined Military Hospital - Department of Medicine, Pakistan , Chaudhry, Azhar Ali Combined Military Hospital - Department of Medicine, Pakistan , Khan, Uzair AM College, Pakistan
Abstract :
The case of a 23-year-old male presenting with a rash on the chest and lower limbs is presented. Work up revealed bicytopenia and plasmodium falciparum on bone marrow biopsy. Treatment with antimalarial drugs resulted in resolution of haematological abnormalities and rash
Keywords :
Falciparum , Thrombocytopenia , Petechiae
Journal title :
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Journal title :
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
