[Cerebral malaria after travel to Indonesia] - PubMed
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- #cerebral malaria
- #Plasmodium falciparum
- A young Danish boy developed severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria after traveling to Indonesia without malaria chemoprophylaxis or mosquito protection.
- Initial flu-like symptoms were mistaken for influenza, leading to a delayed diagnosis.
- The boy presented with cerebral malaria and multiorgan failure, requiring intensive care.
- Rapid treatment with IV artesunate resulted in a full recovery.
- The case underscores the importance of correct travel advice, early recognition of malaria symptoms, and prompt malaria testing after travel to endemic areas, even if the perceived risk is low.