Increased carboxyhemoglobin in adult falciparum malaria is associated with disease severity and mortality.

Heme oxygenase 1 expression is increased in pediatric patients with malaria. The carboxyhemoglobin level (a measure of heme oxygenase 1 activity) has not been assessed in adult patients with malaria. Results of pulse co-oximetry revealed that the mean carboxyhemoglobin level was elevated in 29 Indon...

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Main Authors: Yeo, T, Lampah, D, Kenangalem, E, Tjitra, E, Price, R, Anstey, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013