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Jaundice in Falciparum Malaria Insights by djebrut is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Jaundice, or hyperbilirubinemia, is a common manifestation of severe Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) malaria. It can occur alone or with other complications and its incidence varies from 10-45% in different reports. The presence of jaundice indicates a more severe illness with higher risks of complications and mortality. While jaundice in malaria can be caused by several factors including intravascular hemolysis and hepatic dysfunction, the document argues against routinely performing liver biopsies i
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