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Title: Black water fever: secondary to dual infection with P. falciparum and P. Vivax

Authors: Dr Ayush Bansal, Dr Ghanshyam Pangtey, Dr Ashu Gupta

 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i4.183

Abstract

Malaria(1) may cause fatal complications such as black water fever. It is usually seen in severe malaria due to plasmodium falciparum or people living in endemic areas or in G6PD deficient individuals.(2,3) The exact pathophysiology behind black water fever is still unknown(4). A timely diagnosis and treatment is the key to success.

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Corresponding Author

Dr Ayush Bansal

MD (Medicine), Senior Resident, Dept. of Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Hospitals, New Delhi