An Atypical Case of Plasmodium vivax Malaria after Initiating Adalimumab Therapy

We report an unusual case of Plasmodium vivax malaria that occurred in a 22-year-old ankylosing spondylitis patient after initiating adalimumab therapy. P. falciparum malaria was initially included as a possible differential diagnosis due to hyperparasitemia and similar features in the peripheral bl...

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Published in:Journal of rheumatic diseases 2012, 19(3), , pp.160-162
Main Authors: Shin, Sang Yop, Seong, Gil Myeong, Kim, Young Ree, Kang, Jin Woo, Kim, Jinseok
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We report an unusual case of Plasmodium vivax malaria that occurred in a 22-year-old ankylosing spondylitis patient after initiating adalimumab therapy. P. falciparum malaria was initially included as a possible differential diagnosis due to hyperparasitemia and similar features in the peripheral blood smear. The patient was successfully treated with conventional therapy for P. vivax malaria. KCI Citation Count: 0
ISSN:2093-940X
2233-4718
DOI:10.4078/jrd.2012.19.3.160