ISSN:
1432-1459
Keywords:
Cerebellar ataxia
;
Falciparum malaria
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We report the clinical features of 74 patients with delayed cerebellar ataxia (DCA) following falciparum malaria, who were prospectively followed up at two centres. This unusual complication has an acute onset, with signs suggesting a predominantly midline cerebellar lesion without any evidence of cerebral involvement. There was a delay of a median 13 days between the onset of fever and the onset of ataxia. DCA has a good prognosis, with spontaneous and complete recovery within 3 months. In our opinion, it is an example of a post-infective neurological syndrome possibly mediated via an immune mechanism.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00900965
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