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Congenital malaria in a neonate

Author(s)
Kalathil Gopalakrishna Pillai Gopikrishnan Department of Paediatrics, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai; Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Kalaivanan Naveen Chandher Department of Paediatrics, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Selvakumar Jagadeeswari Department of Paediatrics, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai; Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract
Congenital malaria isn't common even though malaria is endemic in India. Here, we will be reporting about a neonate of age seven days with splenomegaly and fever diagnosed as congenital malaria. On smear study it was found to have malarial parasite incidentally. In a case of neonatal sepsis congenital malaria can be suspected. Early diagnosis and treatment is thus important in preventing neonatal mortality.  
Publication Details
Page(s) 161-162
DOI 10.46903/gjms/19.04.1031
Published Journal: Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences, Volume: 19, Issue: 4, Year: 2021

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Keywords
Neonate, fever, Mortality, India, malaria, splenomegaly, Chloroquine, newborn, Sepsis, Parasites
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