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Cerebral malaria.

R K Garg1

  • 1Department of Neurology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005, India.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
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Cerebral malaria, a severe Plasmodium falciparum complication, causes coma and neurological issues. Despite supportive care and antimalarials, mortality and long-term sequelae remain high, necessitating new prevention strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology
  • Pathophysiology

Background:

  • Cerebral malaria is a severe complication of Plasmodium falciparum infection, characterized by coma and neurological deficits.
  • Susceptibility is higher in children, pregnant women, and non-immune adults.
  • Pathogenesis involves cytoadherence of infected erythrocytes and neurotoxicity from toxins and cytokines like TNF-alpha.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pathogenesis, clinical features, and management of cerebral malaria.
  • To highlight associated systemic complications and their role in mortality.
  • To emphasize the need for improved prevention and intervention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical, histopathological, and laboratory studies.

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  • Analysis of pathogenic mechanisms including mechanical and cytotoxic hypotheses.
  • Evaluation of current treatment strategies and their outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Cerebral malaria presents with coma and motor signs, with high mortality due to systemic complications like hypoglycemia, renal failure, and lactic acidosis.
    • Current treatments include supportive care, antimalarials (quinine, artemisinin derivatives), and exchange blood transfusion; corticosteroids are not recommended.
    • Convulsions in children can be managed with phenobarbitone.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite advances, mortality and morbidity associated with cerebral malaria remain high, with many survivors experiencing permanent neurological sequelae.
    • Current management focuses on supportive care and antimalarials, but is insufficient to reduce long-term adverse outcomes.
    • There is an urgent need for novel prevention and intervention strategies to combat cerebral malaria and its devastating consequences.