Thrombocytopenia in vivax and falciparum malaria: an observational study of 131 patients in Karnataka India

摘要

Background:Thrombocytopenia has been reported in the majority of malaria studies. Some but not all studies suggest the possible role of platelets in the pathology of severe malaria. We assess the association of admission platelet count with malaria complications and mortality in vivax and falciparum malaria.