Admission diagnosis of cerebral malaria in adults in an endemic area of Tanzania: implications and clinical description.

BACKGROUND: Cerebral malaria is commonly diagnosed in adults in endemic areas in Africa, both in hospitals and in the community. This presents a paradox inconsistent with the epidemiological understanding that the development of immunity during childhood confers protection against severe disease in...

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Main Authors: Makani, J, Matuja, W, Liyombo, E, Snow, R, Marsh, K, Warrell, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003