Sub-acute intestinal obstruction – a rare complication of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in an adult: a case report

Sub-acute intestinal obstruction – a rare complication of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in an adult: a case report

Abstract Background Malaria remains a major public health problem in most tropical countries. It occasionally presents with both typical and atypical signs and symptoms. Gastrointestinal manifestations are common in malaria endemic areas but intestinal obstruction as a complication is extremely rare...

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Main Authors: Tim Divine Bonghaseh, Domin Sone M. Ekaney, Michael Budzi, Gerald Ekwen, Steve Kyota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Plasmodium falciparum malaria
Intestinal obstruction
Gastrointestinal manifestation
Case report
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-018-1730-z

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