50. Fever in the ICU
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Diagnosing Malaria in Critical Care
This chapter explores the clinical assessment of a young woman with cyclical fevers after a trip to Uganda, raising suspicions of malaria. It emphasizes the urgency in diagnosing and treating severe malaria in non-immune patients, focusing on the importance of comprehensive patient history and laboratory tests. The discussion includes critical management strategies in an ICU setting, highlighting the role of artesunate and the risks associated with certain therapies.
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