Hyperimmune malarial splenomegaly in a malaria-endemic area of southwest Burkina Faso: case of Bobo-Dioulasso

Abstract Introduction Hyperreactive malarial splenomegaly (HMS) is one of the main causes of massive splenomegaly in malaria-endemic zones. Diagnosis is often challenging in Bobo-Dioulasso. This study aimed to describe the clinical and socio-demographic profile, and the reasons for delay in the diag...

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Published in:	BMC Infectious Diseases
Main Authors:	Zoungrana Jacques, Traore Catherine, Sourabie Yacouba, Sondo Apolline Kongnimissom, Sangaré Ibrahim, Savadogo Léon Blaise
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-08-01
Subjects:	Splenomegaly Malaria Hyperreactive Endemicity Bobo-Dioulasso
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09671-9