Doctor explains: How cerebral malaria can turn a mosquito bite into a life-threatening emergency

Doctor explains: How cerebral malaria can turn a mosquito bite into a life-threatening emergency

Cerebral malaria, a severe complication caused by Plasmodium falciparum, can quickly escalate from a mosquito bite to a life-threatening brain emergency. Firstpost brings out an expert’s view on how the parasite invades the brain, the early warning signs like seizures and coma and why rapid diagnosis and intensive treatment are crucial to prevent permanent neurological damage or death.

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