Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis Associated with Concoction for Treating Malaria Traditionally
1 Department of Medicine, University of Benin & University of Benin Teaching Hospital
* Corresponding author: coanah@nsmjournal.org.ng
* Corresponding author: coanah@nsmjournal.org.ng
Abstract
Two cases of allergic alveolitis are described which resulted from traditional way of treating malaria using local herbs. The contents of the mixture used in this treatment are not universally known and there are local variations. A few of the items appear to be known in most areas qf the country. The particular antigen responsible for this reaction will only be found if the ingredients used in this concoction are made known openly by the traditionalists. This is necessary so that preventive measures can be taken. It is known that a large percentage of the rural population still resort to this mode of treating malaria.
Keywords
malaria
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How to Cite
Anah, C. O. (1982). Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis Associated with Concoction for Treating Malaria Traditionally. Nigerian Journal of Microbiology, 2(2), 121-124. https://doi.org/10.67614/njm.1982.v57f070i
C. O. Anah, "Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis Associated with Concoction for Treating Malaria Traditionally," Nigerian Journal of Microbiology, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 121-124, December 1982. doi: 10.67614/njm.1982.v57f070i
