Severe Plasmodium ovale malaria complicated by acute respiratory distress syndrome in a young Caucasian man

Although Plasmodium ovale is considered the cause of only mild malaria, a case of severe malaria due to P. ovale with acute respiratory distress syndrome is reported.

Source: Malaria Journal - April 2, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Alessandra D ’Abramo, Saba Gebremeskel Tekle, Marco Iannetta, Laura Scorzolini, Alessandra Oliva, Maria Grazia Paglia, Angela Corpolongo and Emanuele Nicastri Tags: Case report Source Type: research