The Relationship between Age and the Manifestations of and Mortality Associated with Severe Malaria

M. Dondorp, Arjen; J. Lee, Sue; A Faiz, M; K. Mishra, Saroj; N. Price, Ric; Tjitra, Emiliana; Than, Marlar; Htut, Ye; Mohanty, Sanjib; Bin Yunus, Emran; Rahman, Ridwanur; Nosten, François; M. Anstey, Nicholas; P. J. Day, Nicholas; J. White, Nicholas

doi:10.1086/589287

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The Relationship between Age and the Manifestations of and Mortality Associated with Severe Malaria

Published in Clinical Infectious Diseases • Jun 5, 2008

Authors:

Arjen M. Dondorp

Sue J. Lee

M A Faiz

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The reported case-fatality rate associated with severe malaria varies widely. Whether age is an independent risk factor is uncertain. METHODS: In a large, multicenter treatment trial conducted in Asia, the presenting manifestations and outcome of severe malaria were analyzed in relation ...

Subject

Medicine

Malaria

Pediatrics

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