Quotidian

Quotidian refers to something that occurs every day, or is commonplace. In a medical context, it is often used to describe a fever that recurs daily.

Definition

The term quotidian is derived from the Latin word "quotidianus", which means "daily". In medicine, a quotidian fever is one that recurs every day. This pattern of fever is often seen in certain types of malaria, specifically Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium knowlesi infections.

Quotidian Fever in Malaria

In malaria, the fever patterns are typically associated with the life cycle of the malaria parasite in the human host. The quotidian pattern is seen in infections with Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium knowlesi. These parasites have a 24-hour life cycle in the human host, leading to a fever that recurs daily.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of a quotidian fever involves identifying the pattern of the fever and conducting tests to confirm the presence of the malaria parasite. This typically involves a blood test to identify the parasite.

Treatment

Treatment for quotidian fever involves addressing the underlying cause, which is typically a malaria infection. This usually involves antimalarial medications, such as chloroquine or artemisinin-based combination therapies.

See Also

• Malaria
• Fever
• Plasmodium falciparum
• Plasmodium knowlesi

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