How does malaria cause jaundice?

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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Intravascular hemolysis and disseminated coagulation have been the well-known causes of jaundice in patients with malaria. However, malarial hepatitis is turning out to be one of the common reasons for jaundice in patients.

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