Problem

Cerebral malaria

Nature:

Cerebral involvement in malaria occurs when the parasitized red blood cells clog up the small vessels in the brain. It is a life-threatening complication, particularly for small children.

Broader Problems:
Malaria
Subject(s):
Medicine Nervous system
Medicine Specific diseases
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
20.11.2019 – 17:26 CET