Prevalence and factors associated with cerebral malaria among children aged 6 to 59 months with severe malaria in Western Uganda: a hospital-based cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Banga Mseza (Author), Patrick Kumbakulu Kumbowi (Author), Martin Nduwimana (Author), Desire Banga (Author), Emmanuel Tibasima Busha (Author), Walufu Ivan Egesa (Author), Richard Justin Odong (Author), Grace Ndeezi (Author)
• פורמט: ספר
• יצא לאור: BMC, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• נושאים: article
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Abstract Introduction Cerebral malaria, caused by Plasmodium falciparum, represents the most severe neurologic complication of malaria. Its association with high morbidity and mortality rates, especially among young children, underscores its clinical significance. In sub-Saharan Africa, including Ug...