Symmetrical Peripheral Gangrene as a Rare Complication of Malaria: A Case Report from the Arthur Davison Children's Hospital in Ndola, Zambia

Malaria is a common parasitic disease with very high mortality in tropical countries including Zambia.Symmetrical Peripheral Gangrene(SPG) is a rare complication of Malaria associated with Plasmodium falciparum infection.Reported here is a case of SPG in a 2 year 3 month old Zambian Toddler and highlight the need for awareness and prompt diagnosis and treatment.