Congenital Malaria Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Valecha Neena, Bhatia Sunita, Mehta Sadhna, Biswas Sukla, Dash Aditya P
Primary Institution: National Institute of Malaria Research
Hypothesis
Can congenital malaria occur in infants from low transmission areas?
Conclusion
Congenital malaria should be considered in infants from low transmission areas, even without typical symptoms like fever.
Supporting Evidence
- The infant presented with irritability, feeding problems, jaundice, and hepatosplenomegaly.
- Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of Plasmodium vivax.
- Both the mother and infant were treated successfully with chloroquine.
Takeaway
This study shows that babies can get malaria from their mothers even if they don't have a fever, and it's important to check for malaria in these cases.
Methodology
Case report detailing clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and treatment of a single infant case.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A six-week-old male infant born to non-consanguineous parents.
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