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

How to Cite?: Dr. Komal Paghadar, "Congenital Malaria in a Neonate - An Unusual Case Report", Volume 11 Issue 8, August 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 810-811, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR22812102117, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR22812102117