blackwater fever (malarial hemoglobinuria)

Introduction

A complication of malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum.

Etiology

unknown

Clinical manifestations

• fever/chills (irregular)
• enlarged & tender spleen
• enlarged & tender liver
• retinal hemorrhages
• jaundice
• shock

Laboratory

• hemoglobinuria
• Plasmodium falciparum in blood smears

More general terms

• malaria
• hemoglobinuria