Year: 2008
Type: article
Abstract: A unique characteristic of P. falciparum is that the infected erythrocytes sequester within the deep vascular beds, particularly those of the brain. The blood brain barrier appears to be impaired. The most common CNS manifestations are seizures, agitation, psychosis, impaired consciousness and coma (cerebral malaria), but there are differences in clinical presentation between African children and non-immune adults.
Source: BMC Proceedings
Author: Charles RJC Newton
Institutions: Kenya Medical Research Institute, University College London
Language: English
Topic: Malaria Research and Control
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,290
OpenAlex ID: W2094977729