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Review
. 2011 Jan 20:2:9-22.
doi: 10.2147/RRTM.S13431. eCollection 2011.

Atypical manifestations of malaria

Syed Ahmed Zaki  1 , Preeti Shanbag  1
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Review

Atypical manifestations of malaria

Syed Ahmed Zaki et al. Res Rep Trop Med. .

Abstract

Malaria remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The classic presentation of malaria with paroxysms of fever is seen only in 50%-70% of patients. Development of immunity, increasing resistance to antimalarial drugs, and indiscriminate use of antimalarial drugs have led to malaria presenting with unusual features. This review compiles a description of the various atypical manifestations of malaria.

Keywords: atypical manifestations; malaria.

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Disclosure The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.

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