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Plasmodium falciparum is a malarial infection with high morbidity and wide spectrum of atypical presentation. Here we report an unusual presentation of malaria as tetany with alteration in calcium,phosphate and magnesium metabolism Hypocalcaemia in malaria can cause prolonged Q-Tc interval which could be arisk factor for quinine cardiotoxicity and sudden death Hence monitoring of serum calcium in severe malarial infection and cautious use of quinine in such patients is very important in management
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PMID:Tetany with Plasmodium falciparum infection. 2340 46

Malaria is a common public health problem which may have high morbidity and mortality. Physicians should be aware of the unusual presentations of this disease so that it can be timely diagnosed and treated. Herein we are presenting a case of falciparum malaria who presented to the hospital with carpopedal spasm and tetany. We will subsequently discuss mineral homeostasis and the mechanisms of hypocalcaemia in falciparum malaria and the dysregulation of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium metabolism.
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PMID:Falciparum Malaria Presenting With Tetany: Endocrinopathies Associated With Falciparum Malaria. 3246 73