A patient with malaria may develop a range of oral changes. Some are primary to malaria while others occur due to its complications or common lifestyle changes.
Patient selection: malaria
Oral Manifestation
Underlying Cause
gingival bleeding
thrombocytopenia, poor oral hygiene
glossitis
oral ulcer
secondary to Herpes infection
abnormal black pigmentation (hard palate, tongue, buccal mucosa)
