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Case Studies | Pathology | India | Volume 11 Issue 8, August 2022 | Popularity: 4.1 / 10
Congenital Malaria in a Neonate - An Unusual Case Report
Dr. Komal Paghadar
Abstract: Congenital malaria is extremely rare condition which occurs due to direct infection of an infant with malaria parasites from their mother prior to or during birth. We here in report a case of 21 - day neonate who had intermittent high - grade fever & vomiting with Hb 7.2 g/dl, WBC 9, 000 /cmm, platelet count 1, 12, 000/cmm and CRP 136 mg/dl. Examination of peripheral blood smear revealed micocytic hypochromic anemia along with ring & trophozoites of P. Vivax grade +3. History of mother was re - evaluated. She was positive for P. Vivax during delivery. Hence diagnosis of congenital malaria was suggested.
Keywords: Neonate, Congenital, Malaria, P. Vivax, Hb
Edition: Volume 11 Issue 8, August 2022
Pages: 810 - 811
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