A case of Plasmodium vivax with unusual enlarged gametocytes

Hahm, Chorong; Hwang, Yusun; Choi, Hee Jung; Yang, Hyun; Chung, Wha Soon

doi:10.1111/j.1751-553x.2010.01272.x

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“…In contrast, macrogametocytes are extra-erythrocytic, enlarged and elongated, measuring around 2.5-3.5 times that of the RBC diameter. These forms have been reported by Hahm et al [26]. Multiple invasions of RBCs, predominantly considered as a feature of P. falciparum malaria, have also been reported in P. vivax.…”

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A case of atypical vivax malaria with a global review of reports on myriads of morpho-variations in parasitized red blood cells

Biswal

Mirdha

2023

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Plasmodium vivax, one of the major species associated with human malaria, continues to be a major public health problem in many parts of the world. Numerous studies related to vivax malaria have described quantitative haematological findings (level of haemoglobin, thrombocytopaenia, haematocrit values), but diverse morphological changes of parasite forms within infected red blood cells (iRBCs) have been mentioned only in few studies. Here we report a case of a 13-year-old boy who presented with fever, significant low platelet counts and hypovolaemia that created a diagnostic dilemma. Detection of microgametocytes by microscopic examinations, further confirmed by multiplex nested PCR assays and response to anti-malarials, helped to make the diagnosis. We present an atypical case of vivax malaria with a review of morpho-variations of iRBCs and have summarized the characteristics that aid in creating increased awareness among laboratory health professionals and public health workers.

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“…These forms have been reported by Hahm et al . [ 26 ]. Multiple invasions of RBCs, predominantly considered as a feature of P. falciparum malaria, have also been reported in P. vivax .…”

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A case of atypical vivax malaria with a global review of reports on myriads of morpho-variations in parasitized red blood cells

Biswal

Mirdha

2023

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A case of Plasmodium vivax with unusual enlarged gametocytes

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A case of atypical vivax malaria with a global review of reports on myriads of morpho-variations in parasitized red blood cells

A case of atypical vivax malaria with a global review of reports on myriads of morpho-variations in parasitized red blood cells

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