An interesting case of acute bilateral upper motor weakness: A case report
Abstract
Malaria, the world’s third-ranked infectious killer, is caused by the bite of a female anopheline mosquito which is infected a protozoan from the genus ‘Plasmodium’. More than 35% of all malaria cases are caused by the falciparum malaria species. Several neurological manifestations of malaria have been reported, especially with severe falciparum infection, which in- clude altered level of consciousness, repeated seizures and coma. Here, we report a unique case of acute bilateral upper motor neuron weakness due to P. Falciparum malaria in a previously healthy young adult, who is a migrant worker in Kerala/India.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Internal Diseases
Journal Section
Case Report
Authors
Shamsudden Moideen
This is me
Iqraa international hospital and research centre, Calicut, Kerala, India
India
N.a. Uvais
Iqraa international hospital and research centre, Calicut, Kerala, India
India
Publication Date
February 16, 2018
Submission Date
November 19, 2017
Acceptance Date
December 21, 2017
Published in Issue
Year 2018 Volume: 3 Number: 1