Question 1

how is cerebral malaria contracted?

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Like the others : Cerebral malaria is a complication of falciparum malaria.  Except for the occasional blood transfusion case, all types are acquired thru the bite of an infected female anopheles mosquito.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of cerebral malaria?

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Bad stuff: Headache, fever, confusion...Then coma and death.

Question 3

what are the complications of cerebral malaria?

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Cerebral malaria: is a neurologic complication of Plasmodium falciparum infection. In children it can present w weakness &amp; debilitating fatigue leading to seizures. It can cause swelling of brain, hemorrhages &amp; sometimes body posturing, abnl eye movements &amp; breathing patterns &amp; changes of pupil size.  Untreated Cerebral malaria is usually fatal in children.  In adults sx's can include fever, headache, body pain,

Question 4

a child of what age can be affected from cerebral malaria or malaria?

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Any age: Malaria can develop at almost any age, following bite by an infected mosquito.

Question 5

what are the neurological complications of cerebral malaria?

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Falciparum malaria: Or malignant tertian malaria is the cause of cerebral malaria in untreated or poorly treated susceptible people.  It clogs the brain's blood vessels causing brain swelling and seizures and is often fatal.

Question 6

what causes brain malaria?

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PlasmodiumFalciparum: It is caused by Malaria Parasite called Plasmodium Faciparum and is infected to humans by Mosquito Bites
It is the severest and deadliest Plasmdium Falciparum Malaria Parasite that causes Brain Malaria which can be fatal in 15% in adults in South East Asia

Question 7

hello i had brain malaria but after completing the medication of brain malaria i am still having headache, head spinning, heavy head, sometimes feeling of a numb head and ears.. why is it happening? please answer?

Accepted Answer

: As you likely know, cerebral (brain) malaria is a very dangerous condition; glad you're recovering! Symptoms like these can follow any serious illness. But this is too complex for a meaningful response on a forum like this. Probably a neurologist and/or infectious diseases specialist was involved in diagnosis and treatment. Check with them (especially neurologist) about your continuing symptoms.

Question 8

are there long-term effects of brain bleeding on my child's health?

Accepted Answer

It depends: First, what compartment was the blood in - subarachnoid, subdural, intraparenchymal (in the brain itself), intraventricular?  Second, how much blood and what was the cause and what level or care did the child receive?  Answers to these predict a range of lt effects from none to seizures to cognitive and/or comportmental abnormalities to hydrocephalus.  And any of these issues can range in severity.

Question 9

what are the long term effects of lyme disease lesions on the brain?

Accepted Answer

Neuroborreliosis: Cranial Nerve Palsies  and Peripheral Neuropathy
 Sensory  Radiculoneuritis , Uveitis, Optic Neuritis rarely Meningoencephaliis!

Question 10

what is the long term effects on a child's brain from lead poisoning?

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Lead and brain.: This is very difficult question. .Lead has no specific brain marker=no specific brain area targeted. Certain forms of learning issues can occur but i believe  also need to rule out genetics. In lead encephalopathy=moribund= seizures and retardation can be a possible outcome..Medical record pre diagnosis important to review, .

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Hello i had brain malaria but after completing the medication of brain malaria i am still having headache, head spinning, heavy head, sometimes feeling of a numb head and ears.. why is it happening? please answer?

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Are there long-term effects of brain bleeding on my child's health?

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