Blood Transfusion and Malaria

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QUESTION

Do people need to receive blood if they get malaria?

ANSWER

Usually not. Most cases of malaria are uncomplicated and are treated using oral antibiotics. However, if the disease progresses sufficiently and the patient is not promptly treated, it can become more severe. This is particularly true for infection with Plasmodium falciparum malaria, which can lead to impaired consciousness, coma and even death. In these severe cases, maintaining the patient’s balance of fluids, electrolytes and blood pressure is crucial, and so administration of plasma or blood might be required.

Pf Malaria Mortality Statistics

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QUESTION:

What are the number of deaths in malaria pf case?

ANSWER:

“pf” stands for malaria that is caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum. It is the most severe form, and responsible for the most number of deaths globally. It is estimated that around 700,000 people died last year from malaria; of these, approximately 90% would have been due to Pf malaria.