%0 Journal Article %T Atypical manifestations of malaria %A Syed Ahmed Zaki %A Preeti Shanbag %J Research and Reports in Tropical Medicine %D 2011 %I Dove Medical Press %R http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/RRTM.S13431 %X typical manifestations of malaria Review (6706) Total Article Views Authors: Syed Ahmed Zaki, Preeti Shanbag Published Date January 2011 Volume 2011:2 Pages 9 - 22 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/RRTM.S13431 Syed Ahmed Zaki, Preeti Shanbag Department of Pediatrics, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Abstract: Malaria remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The classic presentation of malaria with paroxysms of fever is seen only in 50%¨C70% of patients. Development of immunity, increasing resistance to antimalarial drugs, and indiscriminate use of antimalarial drugs have led to malaria presenting with unusual features. This review compiles a description of the various atypical manifestations of malaria. %K malaria %K atypical manifestations %U https://www.dovepress.com/atypical-manifestations-of-malaria-peer-reviewed-article-RRTM