Changing Trends In Malaria
World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that global malaria incidence has decreased by 17% and death due to malaria by 26% from 2000-2010. 91% of deaths and 81% of the cases were reported from the African Region Complications noted in our study were haemolysis, renal failure, hepatopathy and cerebral malaria. The unusual cases were congenital malaria, malaria with sickle cell anemia, AIHA and G-6PD deficiency. Mortality due to cerebral malaria was found to be 13.5%.
Last Updated on: Nov 26, 2024