Cerebral malaria
Emergencyहिंदी: सेरेब्रल मलेरिया · தமிழ்: மூளை மலேரியா · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮೆದುಳಿನ ಮಲೇರಿಯಾ · తెలుగు: మెదడు మలేరియా · বাংলা: মস্তিষ্কে ম্যালেরিয়া · मराठी: सेरेब्रल मलेरिया · ગુજરાતી: મગજ મેલેરિયા
About this condition
Cerebral malaria is a severe complication of Plasmodium falciparum malaria seen in India, particularly in endemic areas. The parasite affects the brain causing confusion, seizures, and coma. This is a medical emergency requiring immediate hospitalization. Anyone with confusion and fever in malaria-endemic areas needs urgent evaluation.
Common symptoms
confusion or altered consciousnesshigh feverseizuressevere headachevomiting
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When to see a doctor: immediately
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Cerebral malaria?
confusion or altered consciousness, high fever, seizures, severe headache, vomiting.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Cerebral malaria common in India?
Cerebral malaria is commonly seen across India, particularly in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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