• Female
• 40 Years
• 28/09/2023

Question

Why can malaria cause splenomegaly?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 6+ Yrs

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It can cause splenomegaly because of immune system responses.

Dr. Ezhilarasan Suggests...

Take a PCT (Procalcitonin) Blood Test Test or Take a ALLERGY, ASPERGILLUS FUMIGATUS Test

Book PCT (Procalcitonin) Blood Test TestBook ALLERGY, ASPERGILLUS FUMIGATUS Test

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