Title of article
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura due to vivax malaria in the Brazilian Amazon
Author/Authors
M. V. G. Lacerda، نويسنده , , M. A. A. Alexandre، نويسنده , , P. D. Santos، نويسنده , , A. R. L. Arcanjo، نويسنده , , W. D. Alecrim، نويسنده , , M. G. C. Alecrim، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2004
Pages
4
From page
187
To page
190
Abstract
We describe a rare case of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) triggered by Plasmodium vivax infection. The patient developed thrombocytopenia and bleeding associated with three episodes of malaria, and became dependent on corticosteroid therapy. The mechanisms by which this parasite evokes thrombocytopenia remain obscure.
Keywords
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura , Plasmodium vivax , malaria
Journal title
Acta Tropica
Serial Year
2004
Journal title
Acta Tropica
Record number
778065
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