Cerebral infarction in pernicious malaria. Diagnostic value of computed tomography |
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| Authors: | G Pham-Hung A Truffert G Delvallée G Michel J P Laporte G Duval |
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| Affiliation: | Service de Réanimation Polyvalente, Centre Hospitalier Général de Saint-Pierre. |
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Case report of a severe form of neuropaludism, contracted in a territory with Plasmodium falciparum completely insensitive to chloroquine. CAT Scan views displayed a small brain infarction. Complete recovery was obtained with a treatment including quinine, tracheal intubation and ventilatory support, sedation with barbiturates. CAT Scan views demonstrated a complete regression of cerebral lesions. |
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