Malaria Flashcards
1
Q
Give some specific symptoms of malaria.
A
Hepatospelnomegaly Icteric conjunctiva Jaundiced Bite marks Fever chills and sweats that’s cycles 3-4 days Back pain
2
Q
What is the treatment for falciparum infections?
A
Artesunate
3
Q
What is the treatment for vivax, ovale and malariae infections?
A
Chloriquine
4
Q
What would some of the investigation findings be in malaria?
A
Low Hb Deranged LFTs Low platelets Low WCC High urea and creatinine High CRP Blood film - headphone shaped parasites in RBCs
5
Q
What is the incubation period for falciparum compared to vivax and ovale?
A
Falciparum - 4 weeks (minimum of 6 days)
Ovale and vivax - up to a year
6
Q
What is severe malaria classified by and what are some clinical signs of it?
A
Parasitaemia > 2% Hypotension tachycardia and arrythmia DIC Confusion Fits AKI
7
Q
In the context of a vivax infection + G6PDH deficiency what is the treatment also required?
A
Primaquine
