A case of severe Plasmodium knowlesi in a splenectomized patient

A case of severe Plasmodium knowlesi in a splenectomized patient

Plasmodium knowlesi, a zoonotic malaria, is now considered the fifth species of Plasmodium causing malaria in humans. With its 24-hour erythrocytic stage of development, it has raised concern regarding its high potential in replicating and leading to severe illness. Spleen is an important site for r...

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Main Authors: Boo, Yang Liang, Lim, Hong Tak, Chin, Pek Woon, Lim, Suat Yee, Hoo, Fan Kee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16197/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16197/1/A%20case%20of%20severe%20Plasmodium%20knowlesi%20in%20a%20splenectomized%20patient.pdf

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