Author:
Bulbin Alan,Shen Julia,Liotta-Bono Carol,Ahmad Tahir
Abstract
AbstractSevere malaria is not routinely considered when evaluating a febrile patient in the postoperative setting. Common bacterial infections, along with adverse drug reactions, are the usual differential concerns. We present a case of severe malaria emerging unexpectedly eight days after routine craniotomy.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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