This paper examines possible mechanisms of brain injury in cerebral malaria, relating this to the pathogenesis of the disease and explores prospects for improved neuro-cognitive outcome. .... Three observations however raise questions; 1) how does a largely intravascular parasite cause so much neuronal dysfunction? read more
Cerebral malaria causes brain injury in an unacceptable number of children. It is not a single and discrete syndrome; in different patients, coma develops through multiple mechanisms and there are several mechanisms of brain injury. read more
If parasite-filled blood cells block small blood vessels to your brain (cerebral malaria), swelling of your brain or brain damage may occur. Cerebral malaria may cause coma. Breathing problems. Accumulated fluid in your lungs (pulmonary edema) can make it difficult to breathe. Organ failure. read more