In-vivo Platelet Activation and Anomalous Thrombospondin Levels in Severe Falciparum Malaria.

To investigate in vivo platelet function in acute falciparum malaria plasma concentrations of β-thromboglobulin (β-TG), platelet factor 4 (PF4) and thrombospondin (TSP) were determined in 10 severely-ill Thai patients and 11 healthy volunteers. 8 patients recovered. At presentation, the platelet cou...

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Main Authors: Supanaranond, W, Davis, T, Dawes, J, Silamut, K, Vilaiwanna, N, White, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Informa Healthcare 1992