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. 2024 Mar 1;43(3):e96-e99.
doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000004189. Epub 2024 Feb 12.

Complicated Falciparum Malarial ARDS Requiring Noninvasive Support

Marco Piastra  1   2 , Enzo Picconi  1 , Orazio Genovese  1 , Vittoria Ferrari  2 , Tony Christian Morena  1 , Piero Valentini  3 , Gennaro De Pascale  2 , Massimo Antonelli  2 , Giorgio Conti  1   2
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Complicated Falciparum Malarial ARDS Requiring Noninvasive Support

Marco Piastra et al. Pediatr Infect Dis J. .

Abstract

Severe plasmodium falciparum infection can induce respiratory distress and clinical ARDS in children, requiring intensive care admission and respiratory support. We present 3 cases of imported malarial acute respiratory distress syndrome requiring noninvasive ventilation in the pediatric intensive care unit, in the absence of any cerebral involvement. Radiological features and their relationship with severe hematological complications are also illustrated.

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