Volume : V, Issue : III, March - 2015

A Study of Neurological Manifestations of Falciparum Malaria

Dr. Vemula Rushendra Kumari

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Objectives: To study relative frequency (prevalence) and profile of neurological manifestations of falciparum malaria and the outcome of falciparum malaria in general and of neurological involvement of falciparum malaria in particular. Methods: A hospital based prospective observational study of patients of acute feile illness above 12 years of age. Diagnosis was based on clinical and serological data. Results: A total of 70 patients were diagnosed with Falciparum malaria, with 67% males and 33% females, 26–40 year age group most affected. 48.6% presented with neurological manifestations. Altered sensorium was the most frequent neurological manifestation, followed by convulsions and hiccups. The mortality rate was 11.4%. Conclusion: The study revealed that nearly half the number of patients with falciparum malaria have neurological manifestations. Mortality increases with age, decrease in hemoglobin levels and increase in parasitic index.

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Article: Download PDF   DOI : 10.36106/ijar  

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Dr.Vemula Rushendra Kumari A Study of Neurological Manifestations of Falciparum Malaria Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 3 March 2015

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