Atypical manifestations of malaria

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%–70% 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.