Acute Pancreatitis in a Patient with Vivax Malaria

  • Vishal Sharma Department of Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, and Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital. Delhi, India
  • Alka Sharma Department of Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, and Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital. Delhi, India
  • Amitesh Aggarwal Department of Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, and Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital. Delhi, India
  • Gaurav Bhardwaj Department of Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, and Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital. Delhi, India
  • Sourabh Aggarwal Department of Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, and Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital. Delhi, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6092/1590-8577/669
Keywords: Malaria, Pancreatitis, Plasmodium vivax

Abstract

Context Acute pancreatitis is most commonly linked to gallstone disease or alcohol consumption. Occasionally it can follow infectious disease. Malaria, especially Plasmodium falciparum infection, has been associated with acute pancreatitis. Case report We present the case of a 17-year-old male who presented with a history of fever, abdominal pain and hypotension and revealing acute pancreatitis associated with infection by Plasmodium vivax. Conclusion Acute pancreatitis can accompany malaria, including Plasmodium vivax.

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Author Biography

Vishal Sharma, Department of Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, and Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital. Delhi, India
Department of MedicineUniversity College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) and Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital, Delhi, India-110095

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Vivax malaria
Published
2012-03-10
How to Cite
SharmaV., SharmaA., AggarwalA., BhardwajG., & AggarwalS. (2012). Acute Pancreatitis in a Patient with Vivax Malaria. JOP. Journal of the Pancreas, 13(2), 215-216. https://doi.org/10.6092/1590-8577/669
Issue
Vol 13 No 2 (2012): March - p. 124-251
Section
CASE REPORTS

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