Cerebral malaria, the most severe form of malaria, arises when Plasmodium falciparum parasites cause infected red blood cells to block cerebral blood vessels, leading to brain inflammation and swelling. Symptoms can escalate rapidly – from high fever and confusion to seizures and coma – within days of a mosquito bite. Without prompt treatment, it can be fatal, especially in children. Early diagnosis and antimalarial therapy are crucial to prevent lasting neurological damage.
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Cerebral Malaria: When a Mosquito Bite Becomes a Brain Emergency
