Title of article
Highland malaria occurring on Siachen Glacier, Pakistan
Author/Authors
Haider, Ehtesham Combined Military Hospital - Department of Internal Medicine, Pakistan , Kiani, Ismaa Ghazanfar Federal Government Polyclinic - Department of Internal Medicine, Pakistan , Taj, Rizwana Health Services Academy, Pakistan , Samiullah Military Hospital - Department of Internal Medicine, Pakistan
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1195
To page
1196
Abstract
A case of plasmodium vivax malaria presenting at very high altitude of 16,900 feet (5151 meters) is reported. This is the first case of its kind to be observed from such a high altitude from Pakistan.
Keywords
Plasmodium vivax malaria , Pakistan.
Journal title
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Journal title
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Record number
2652719
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