Delayed presentation to hospital care is associated with sequelae but not mortality in children with cerebral malaria in Malawi

Delayed presentation to hospital care is associated with sequelae but not mortality in children with cerebral malaria in Malawi

Abstract Background Cerebral malaria is still a major cause of death in children in sub-Saharan Africa. Among survivors, debilitating neurological sequelae can leave children with permanent cognitive impairments and societal stigma, resulting in taxing repercussions for their families. This study in...

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Main Authors: Arabella Borgstein, Bo Zhang, Colin Lam, Montfort Bernard Gushu, Alice Wangui Liomba, Albert Malenga, Paul Pensulo, Andrew Tebulo, Dylan S. Small, Terrie Taylor, Karl Seydel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-02-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Cerebral malaria
Neurological sequelae
Delay to presentation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-022-04080-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-022-04080-2

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