Decorticate, decerebrate and opisthotonic posturing and seizures in Kenyan children with cerebral malaria.
BACKGROUND: Abnormal motor posturing is often observed in children with cerebral malaria, but the aetiology and pathogenesis is poorly understood. This study examined the risk factors and outcome of posturing in Kenyan children with cerebral malaria. METHODS: Records of children admitted to Kilifi...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2005
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