SARS-CoV-2 Infection Complicated by Acute Pericarditis Concurrent with Malaria Infection
Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) can present as various symptoms, which range from asymptomatic to severe symptoms. We report a case of COVID-19 female patient with malaria co-infection who developed pericarditis complication. In this pandemic era, it is mandatory to rule out COVID-19. Coinfection...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Indonesian |
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Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia
2022-06-01
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| Series: | Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jurnalpenyakitdalam.ui.ac.id/index.php/jpdi/article/view/615/328 |
| Summary: | Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) can present as various symptoms, which range from asymptomatic to severe symptoms. We report a case of COVID-19 female patient with malaria co-infection who developed pericarditis complication. In this pandemic era, it is mandatory to rule out COVID-19. Coinfection with malaria will result in higher cytokine levels which lead to atypical complication, such as pericarditis. Prompt identification of atypical COVID-19 complications is essential as it can lower the mortality rate and reduce the duration of hospitalization. |
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| ISSN: | 2406-8969 2549-0621 |