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EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT OF MALARIA IN CHILDREN HOSPITALIZED TO DISTRICT HOSPITALS IN PAKISTAN

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpsr.2023(VIII-I).04      10.31703/gpsr.2023(VIII-I).04      Published : Mar 2023

Examination and Treatment of Malaria in Children Hospitalized to District Hospitals in Pakistan

Abstract

    To assess the prevalence and treatment of malaria in children hospitalized in district hospitals in Pakistan. This study was conducted in Department of Pediatrics MMC hospital Mardan from Jan 2019 to Jan 2020. Data was collected from 100 patients aged 7 to 14 years who were admitted in district hospitals. All patients had their blood samples checked for malarial parasites and a detailed history was taken. The results were then analyzed by SPSS. The study showed that the prevalence of malaria was 10%, with fever being the most common symptom reported. The most commonly prescribed drugs were quinine, chloroquine, artesunate, and mefloquine. This study demonstrated that malaria is a public health issue in Pakistan and that prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment are essential for successful control of the disease.

    Malaria, Pakistan, Prevalence, Symptoms

    (1) Amir Mohammed
    Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics LRH Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Qasim Khan
    Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics BKMC/MMC Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Kiramatullah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics BKMC/MMC Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (4) Haji Gul Afridi
    Assistant Professor, Paeds GJkMC Swabi, KP, Pakistan.
    (5) Sijad-Ur-Rehman
    Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics BKMC Swabi, KP, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Mohammed, A., Khan, M. Q., & Kiramatullah. (2023). Examination and Treatment of Malaria in Children Hospitalized to District Hospitals in Pakistan. Global Pharmaceutical Sciences Review, VIII(I), 24-29. https://doi.org/10.31703/gpsr.2023(VIII-I).04

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Mohammed, Amir, Muhammad Qasim Khan, and Kiramatullah. 2023. "Examination and Treatment of Malaria in Children Hospitalized to District Hospitals in Pakistan." Global Pharmaceutical Sciences Review, VIII (I): 24-29 doi: 10.31703/gpsr.2023(VIII-I).04

HARVARD

    HARVARD : MOHAMMED, A., KHAN, M. Q. & KIRAMATULLAH. 2023. Examination and Treatment of Malaria in Children Hospitalized to District Hospitals in Pakistan. Global Pharmaceutical Sciences Review, VIII, 24-29.

MHRA

    MHRA : Mohammed, Amir, Muhammad Qasim Khan, and Kiramatullah. 2023. "Examination and Treatment of Malaria in Children Hospitalized to District Hospitals in Pakistan." Global Pharmaceutical Sciences Review, VIII: 24-29

MLA

    MLA : Mohammed, Amir, Muhammad Qasim Khan, and Kiramatullah. "Examination and Treatment of Malaria in Children Hospitalized to District Hospitals in Pakistan." Global Pharmaceutical Sciences Review, VIII.I (2023): 24-29 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Mohammed, Amir, Khan, Muhammad Qasim, and Kiramatullah, (2023), "Examination and Treatment of Malaria in Children Hospitalized to District Hospitals in Pakistan", Global Pharmaceutical Sciences Review, VIII (I), 24-29

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    TURABIAN : Mohammed, Amir, Muhammad Qasim Khan, and Kiramatullah. "Examination and Treatment of Malaria in Children Hospitalized to District Hospitals in Pakistan." Global Pharmaceutical Sciences Review VIII, no. I (2023): 24-29. https://doi.org/10.31703/gpsr.2023(VIII-I).04