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Cerebral malaria.

Douglas G Postels¹, Thembi Katangwe-Chirwa²

¹Blantyre Malaria Project, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi; Division of Neurology, Children's National Hospital/ George Washington University, 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington DC 20010, USA.

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Summary

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Cerebral malaria, a severe Plasmodium falciparum infection, has high mortality and long-term neurological issues in children. Adjunctive therapies are still needed to improve outcomes and address care gaps in survivors.

Keywords:

Coma Malaria Pediatrics

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Neurology
Infectious Diseases
Pediatrics

Background:

Cerebral malaria is the most lethal Plasmodium falciparum complication.
It causes significant mortality and long-term neurological deficits in children.
Existing treatments lack adjunctive therapies to reduce mortality and morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the epidemiology, clinical features, and diagnostic considerations of cerebral malaria.
To outline optimal clinical care pathways and address neurological sequelae.
To identify existing care gaps in managing cerebral malaria and its complications.

Main Methods:

Review of epidemiological data.
Analysis of clinical features and diagnostic considerations.
Evaluation of neuroimaging (MRI), electroencephalogram (EEG), and transcranial Doppler (TCD) findings.

Main Results:

Cerebral malaria has a high mortality rate, especially in children.
Neurological, cognitive, and behavioral sequelae are common in survivors.
Advanced neuroimaging and electrophysiological studies offer insights into pathogenesis and outcomes.

Conclusions:

Optimal clinical care pathways are established, but adjunctive therapies are lacking.
Significant care gaps persist for survivors, particularly in rural settings.
Further research is needed to develop effective adjunctive treatments and improve long-term care.