Association of thrombocytopenia with splenomegaly in malaria patients in East Kalimantan: A cross-sectional, retrospective study [version 3; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: Malaria still presents as a major health problem in Indonesia and specifically in East Kalimantan. One common sign found in malaria patient is thrombocytopenia, the mechanism of which is still unclear. Several studies have suggested some mechanisms, one of which is splenomegaly. This stu...

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Main Authors: Loly R.D. Siagian, Vera M. Lumbantoruan, Nurul Hasanah, Fransiska A. Sihotang, Carta Gunawan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2019-10-01
Series:F1000Research
Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/7-1832/v3