Acute seizures attributable to falciparum malaria in an endemic area on the Kenyan coast.

Acute seizures attributable to falciparum malaria in an endemic area on the Kenyan coast.

Falciparum malaria is an important cause of acute symptomatic seizures in children admitted to hospitals in sub-Saharan Africa, and these seizures are associated with neurological disabilities and epilepsy. However, it is difficult to determine the proportion of seizures attributable to malaria in e...

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Main Authors:	Kariuki, S, Ikumi, M, Ojal, J, Sadarangani, M, Idro, R, Olotu, A, Bejon, P, Berkley, J, Marsh, K, Newton, C
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	2011

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