A computer tomography study of patients with cerebral malaria

Abstract

Cerebral malaria is a life-threatening complication of malaria, accounting for approximately 2% of all malaria cases, especially
P. falciparum infection. In this case, even with proper treatment and intensive care, the mortality rate is estimated to be between
15% and 25%. However, patients who survive this fatal complication usually recover completely without long-term
consequences. Therefore, early diagnosis and treatment are important to obtain the best results. Some case reports and series on
the role of brain imaging in cerebral malaria have been published, but there is usually a lack of literature on this because brain
imaging facilities are available in developing countries where malaria is still an endemic health problem. The purpose of this
study is to investigate the changes in computed tomography (CT) images of patients with cerebral malaria.