Malaria is a leading global cause of mortality, predominantly impacting low-resource nations. Plasmodium primarily targets the microcirculation. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication, yet limited studies have explored renal involvement in this parasitic infection. This study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with developing AKI at the time of admission.
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