| Literature DB >> 15177145 |
M V G Lacerda1, M A A Alexandre, P D Santos, A R L Arcanjo, W D Alecrim, M G C Alecrim.
Abstract
We describe a rare case of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) triggered by Plasmodium vivax infection. The patient developed thrombocytopenia and bleeding associated with three episodes of malaria, and became dependent on corticosteroid therapy. The mechanisms by which this parasite evokes thrombocytopenia remain obscure. Copyright 2003 Elsevier B.V.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID： 15177145 DOI： 10.1016/j.actatropica.2003.12.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Acta Trop ISSN： 0001-706X Impact factor: 3.112