Severe Malaria Parasitaemia — RACP Adult Medicine MCQ
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Correct answer: E — >2% (some guidelines >5% or >10%)
Severe falciparum malaria criteria include parasitaemia >2% (WHO), along with cerebral malaria, ARDS, AKI, severe anaemia, jaundice, acidosis, hypoglycaemia, shock.
Reference: WHO – 2022 – Malaria Treatment