Malaria Flashcards
1
Q
What are the pathogens for malaria?
A
• Parasite - plasmodium - different species
2
Q
What are the different species of plasmodium?
A
- P.falciparum
- P.vivax
- P.ovale
- P.malariae
- P.knowlesii
3
Q
What are the tests for malaria?
A
- Blood film 3x
- FBC - decreased Hb, WCC, platelets
- LFTs
- Glucose
- Coagulation
- Biochem - increased urea, creatinine, bilirubin, CRP
4
Q
Who is at risk for malaria?
A
- Recent travel to Africa, SE Asia
* Insect bites
5
Q
What are the symptoms of malaria?
A
- Headache
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Pain
- Chills
- Dry cough
- Enlarged spleen
- Nausea
6
Q
What is the treatment for malaria?
A
- Falciparum infection - artesunate
* P. vivid, ovale, malariae - chloroquine
7
Q
What are the complications of malaria?
A
- Cardiovascular - tachycardia, hypotension, arrhythmias
- Acute kidney injury
- Blood - DIC, thrombocytopenia
- Hypoglycaemia
