Malaria, Falciparum

Malaria caused by PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM. This is the severest form of malaria and is associated with the highest levels of parasites in the blood. This disease is characterized by irregularly recurring febrile paroxysms that in extreme cases occur with acute cerebral, renal, or gastrointestinal manifestations.

Year introduced: 1992

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Tree Number(s): C01.610.752.530.650, C01.920.852.750.650

MeSH Unique ID: D016778

Entry Terms:

• Plasmodium falciparum Malaria
• Malaria, Plasmodium falciparum

Previous Indexing:

• Malaria (1966-1991)

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Parasitic Diseases
Protozoan Infections
Malaria
Malaria, Falciparum
Blackwater Fever

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Vector Borne Diseases
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Malaria
Malaria, Falciparum
Blackwater Fever