Lung injury in uncomplicated and severe falciparum malaria: a longitudinal study in papua, Indonesia.

BACKGROUND: In patients with severe malaria, acute respiratory distress syndrome usually develops after the start of drug treatment and is a major cause of death. Its pathogenesis is not well understood. METHODS: Respiratory symptom, spirometry, and gas transfer analyses were performed longitudinal...

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Main Authors: Maguire, G, Handojo, T, Pain, M, Kenangalem, E, Price, R, Tjitra, E, Anstey, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2005