Abstract

BASTIDAS, Alirio R. et al. Mulitorgan dysfunction syndrome due to splenic hematoma secondary to Plasmodium vivax infection . Infect. [online]. 2014, vol.18, n.3, pp.116-119. ISSN 0123-9392.

Cases of multiple organ failure and mortality secondary to Plasmodium vivax are scarce, and the infection produced by this parasite is generally considered of a benign nature. Splenic compromise with formation of a haematoma is a complication not usually seen; however, when present, it can be associated with a greater compromise of the cardiovascular, respiratory, hematologic, renal and central nervous systems, leading to death in some reports. To diagnose this type of complication, physicians must have a high clinical suspicion and exclude other associated pathologies. We present the case of a patient who developed splenic haematoma associated with multiple organ failure and death secondary to infection with Plasmodium vivax .

Keywords : Malaria; Plasmodium vivax; Shock; Spleen.

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