Experimental malaria-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome is dependent on the parasite-host combination and coincides with normocyte invasion

Experimental malaria-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome is dependent on the parasite-host combination and coincides with normocyte invasion

Abstract Background Malaria-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (MA-ARDS) is a complication of malaria with a lethality rate of up to 80% despite anti-malarial treatment. It is characterized by a vast infiltration of leukocytes, microhaemorrhages and vasogenic oedema in the lungs. Previou...

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Main Authors: Leen Vandermosten, Thao-Thy Pham, Hendrik Possemiers, Sofie Knoops, Evelien Van Herck, Julie Deckers, Blandine Franke-Fayard, Tracey J. Lamb, Chris J. Janse, Ghislain Opdenakker, Philippe E. Van den Steen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Plasmodium berghei
Malaria-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome
Lung
Reticulocyte
Normocyte
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-018-2251-3

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