Blackwater fever (BWF)? a case report from the semi-arid northeastern Nigeria

Abstract

Black Water Fever is an uncommon complication of P. falciparum malaria in our environment. The overall incidence in Nigeria is unknown but the frequency may be more than is reported. It is commonly associated with administration of suboptimal doses of quinine and development of acute renal failure.We present a case of BWF having occurred after the administration of quinine,whichwe treated successfullywith artemether.