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Abdominal Pain in Malaria

October 24, 2012 By Malaria Q&A 3 Comments

QUESTION What is the cause of abdominal pain in malaria? ANSWER Often, abdominal pain in malaria occurs in the early stages of malaria infection (first week or so) and can be caused by the rapid enlargement of the liver and spleen as they become inflamed. During malaria infection, and particularly that with Plasmodium falciparum, the most deadly and severe form of malaria, large numbers … [Read more...]

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Abdominal Pain During Malaria

August 22, 2012 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION why abdominal pain in malaria? ANSWER Patients with malaria often experience abdominal pain due to rapid inflammation and swelling of the liver and spleen. … [Read more...]

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