A strange case of Malaria in a Nigerian native boy.

A strange case of Malaria in a Nigerian native boy.

The protective role of SCT in malaria endemic areas has been proved and prevalence of HbS gene in malaria endemic areas is high. Splenic infarction is a well-known complication of SCT, rarely associated with malaria. A Nigerian boy was admitted to our ward after returning from his country of origin,...

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Main Authors: Paola Magro, Ilaria Izzo, Barbara Saccani, Salvatore Casari, Silvio Caligaris, Lina Rachele Tomasoni, Alberto Matteelli, Annamaria Lombardi, Antonella Meini, Francesco Castelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2017-03-01
Series:Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Malaria, Sickle Cell Trait, Splenic Infarction
Online Access:http://www.mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/2849

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