A Case of Cerebral Malaria Managed by Erythrocyte Exchange
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A Case of Cerebral Malaria Managed by Erythrocyte Exchange

Turkiye Parazitol Derg 2017;41(2):123-125 DOI: 10.5152/tpd.2017.4704
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Abstract

Plasmodium falciparum may cause serious and sometimes even fatal cerebral malaria. Cerebral malaria is a disease characterized by alterations in consciousness and epileptic attacks; therefore, it requires a rapid evaluation and quick intervention. It may progress to a fatal outcome despite administering targeted therapeutic interventions. There are studies indicating that erythrocyte exchange (erythrocytapheresis) can be a treatment modality for managing severe malaria patients. In this case report, the successful management of a cerebral malaria patient by the combination of antimalarial drug therapy and erythrocyte exchange is presented.

Keywords: Malaria, exchange transfusion, plasmodium falciparum