| Literature DB >> 33810597 |
Johannes Jochum1, Benno Kreuels1, Egbert Tannich2, Samuel Huber3, Julian Schulze Zur Wiesch3, Stefan Schmiedel3, Michael Ramharter1, Marylyn M Addo3.
Abstract
We report a case of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in a patient asymptomatically co-infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). In the current ongoing coronavirus pandemic, co-infections with unrelated life-threatening febrile conditions may pose a particular challenge to clinicians. The current situation increases the risk for cognitive biases in medical management.Entities:
Keywords: cognitive bias; diagnostic reasoning; differential diagnosis; plasmodium falciparum; severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
Year: 2021 PMID: 33810597 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed6020040
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Trop Med Infect Dis ISSN: 2414-6366