Malaria is a serious public health problem in the developing world, and is also being seen increasingly in Western countries as a result of travel and immigration. Malaria is associated with a number of neurological complications, including agitation, psychosis, seizures, impaired consciousness and coma. In this article, Mishra and Newton describe these complications, discuss the underlying pathogenesis, and outline current and future management strategies.
- Saroj K. Mishra
- Charles R. J. C. Newton