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Delayed cerebellar ataxia induced by Plasmodium falciparum malaria: A rare complication
oleh: Emmanuel Edwar Siddig, Sarah Misbah El‐Sadig, Hala Fathi Eltigani, Ahmed Mudawi Musa, Nouh Saad Mohamed, Ayman Ahmed
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Diterbitkan: | Wiley 2023-10-01 |
Deskripsi
Key Clinical Message In endemic areas, malaria‐induced cerebellar ataxia should be suspected in patients presenting with neurological disorders including slurred speech, tremors, and a sense of imbalance and dizziness while walking. Healthcare providers should be aware to properly investigate and early detect and manage infections associated with the development of cerebellar ataxia to improve the case management and clinical outcome cost‐effectively. Abstract Here, we report the clinical manifestations, investigations, and outcomes of a patient developed delayed cerebellar ataxia following a malaria infection: an unusual complication of the disease. This report highlights the diagnostic challenges in a country endemic with several infectious diseases, yet it has a limited diagnostic and surveillance capacity.