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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

Malaria
Excellent

Aggravated by

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-being

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(G) Very specific problems
Subject
  • Medicine » Nervous system » Nervous system
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    Last update
    Nov 2, 2022