Asymptomatic malaria parasitaemia and seizure control in children with nodding syndrome: a cross-sectional study
<p><strong>Objective</strong> Plasmodium falciparum is epileptogenic and in malaria endemic areas, is a leading cause of acute seizures. In these areas, asymptomatic infections are common but considered benign and so, are not treated. The effects of such infections on seizures in...
Main Authors: | Ogwang, R, Anguzu, R, Akun, P, Ningwa, A, Kayongo, E, Marsh, K, Newton, C, Idro, R |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2018
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