Asymptomatic malaria parasitaemia and seizure control in children with nodding syndrome; a cross-sectional study

Objective Plasmodium falciparum is epileptogenic and in malaria endemic areas, is a leading cause of acute seizures. In these areas, asymptomatic infections are common but considered benign and so, are not treated. The effects of such infections on seizures in patients with epilepsy is unknown. This...

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Main Authors: Charles R J C Newton, Albert Ningwa, Kevin Marsh, Richard Idro, Rodney Ogwang, Ronald Anguzu, Pamela Akun, Edward Kayongo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2018-10-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/8/10/e023624.full
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