Clinical analysis of 7 cases with severe falciparum malaria

Objective To explore the characteristics of severe falciparum malaria and control measures. Methods The data of 7 severe malignant malaria cases were analyzed retrospectively. Results All the 7 severe falciparum malaria cases got the infection abroad and returned to Anhui Province with obvious life history in endemic falciparum malaria area.The symptoms of these patients were not typical but conditions developed rapidly. Patients easily got involved in severe complications. The artemisinin is effective on these patients. Conclusions Enhancing recognition of the severe malaria, anti-malaria and anticomplication early and effectively is the key to recovery for the patients.