Malaria in early childhood

Hendrickse, R. G.; Hasan, Atm Hasibul; Olumide, Longe; Akinkunmi, A

doi:10.1080/00034983.1971.11686725

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“…8 It is not related to the degree of parasitemia and it is more frequent in children with temperature above 39°C who are well nourished and are not anemic. 9 Convulsion is also a clinical feature of cerebral malaria; in the absence of prompt treatment, delirium, stupor, finally coma and death, may ensue. Cerebral malaria is a clinical diagnosis usually based on the above neurological signs, high level of parasitemia and normal CSF findings.…”

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“…It contributes to childhood morbidity; the recurrent infection in children in the endemic area may result in anemia, malnutrition and subsequent growth retardation. 9,17 There is need, therefore, for intensified curative as well as preventive measures integrated within the existing primary health care system for the control of malaria in this endemic area of the region. The age most at risk, the seasonality of the infection, socioeconomic and climatic factors, as shown in this study, should be taken into consideration.…”

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Malaria in Children - Experience from Asir Region, Saudi Arabia

Annobil

Okeahialam

Jamjoom

et al. 1994

Annals of Saudi Medicine

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

Malaria in Children - Experience from Asir Region, Saudi Arabia

Annobil

Okeahialam

Jamjoom

et al. 1994

Annals of Saudi Medicine

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“…53 Studies with more limited series have suggested that malnutrition might be protective against malaria-related morbidity or morality. [54][55][56] In contrast, in a large series in Kilifi (Ͼ 2,000 children), nutritional status (designated by either weight for height or mid-upper arm circumference) was found to be a risk factor for the development of disease (Marsh K and others, unpublished data). In a series of Ͼ 1,000 children with cerebral malaria in The Gambia, worsening nutrition (designated by weight for age) was associated with increasing mortality.…”

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Impact of Plasmodium falciparum malaria on performance and learning: review of the evidence

Holding¹,

Snow²

2001

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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Abstract. Despite the growing recognition that Plasmodium falciparum malaria constitutes a major threat to child survival, the indirect consequences of disease and infection on general human development have been less well described. This review suggests that malaria in childhood is likely to have effects on general cognitive and behavioral development, which range from subtle to profound. Nevertheless, our understanding of the numbers of affected children, and the persistence of and recovery from impairment remains ill defined. Only through large long-term studies will we be able to establish the wider consequences of malaria on communities in areas of the world where malaria is endemic.

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“…Kakkilaya, et al [6] observed that malaria is often associated with abnormalities of fluid, electrolytes (Na + and K + ) and acid-base balance. These can occur in anybody but are more common in severe falciparum malaria, extremes of age and in patients with high degree of fever and vomiting [5].…”

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Electrolyte Concentration in Malarial Patients by Flame Photometer

Baloch¹,

Gachal²,

Memon³

2011

J Bacteriol Parasitol

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Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by the parasite. It could be a major public health problem in Pakistan due to poor hygienic conditions; malnutrition borne non-defensive immunity system. The purpose of study was to examine possible changes in electrolytes level of patients with malaria. Serum electrolytes were determined by using appropriate techniques. The result showed a significant elevation in the levels of sodium (Na) and potassium (K), whereas, chloride decreases statistically in malarial patients compared to those of controls. The blood serum electrolyte level obtained for sodium was 135.55 ppm, potassium was 4.044 ppm, and for chloride was 10.33 ppm and those for the controls determined to be 130.88 ppm, 3.98 ppm and 104.5 ppm respectively.The concentration of serum electrolytes was in range of abnormal level which could lead our study towards the conclusion that the increased levels of sodium and potassium can be maintained by giving supplement.

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Malaria in early childhood

Cited by 130 publications

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Malaria in Children - Experience from Asir Region, Saudi Arabia

Malaria in Children - Experience from Asir Region, Saudi Arabia

Impact of Plasmodium falciparum malaria on performance and learning: review of the evidence

Electrolyte Concentration in Malarial Patients by Flame Photometer

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