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Cerebral dysfunction in vivax malaria: a case report
R K Patial1, D Kapoor, J K Mokta
1Department of Medicine, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla.
Indian Journal of Medical Sciences
|October 15, 1998
Summary
This case study details vivax malaria presenting with unusual neurological symptoms. It highlights the importance of considering malaria in patients with unexplained neurological deficits.
Area of Science:
- Tropical Medicine
- Neurology
Background:
- Plasmodium vivax is a major cause of malaria globally.
- Neurological complications are rare but serious manifestations of malaria.
Observation:
- A case of vivax malaria presenting with distinct neurological symptoms is described.
- The patient exhibited specific neurological signs and symptoms attributed to the malaria infection.
Findings:
- The neurological symptoms were directly linked to the presence of Plasmodium vivax parasites.
- Diagnostic confirmation of vivax malaria was established.
Implications:
- This case underscores the potential for neurological involvement in vivax malaria.
- Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for malaria in patients with neurological symptoms, even in non-endemic areas.