Psychiatric complications of malaria: a case report

Int J Psychiatry Med. 2001;31(2):217-23. doi: 10.2190/CXVF-3XQ7-C0AY-7FM4.

Abstract

This article reviews the psychiatric complications of malaria. A case of malaria infection is described. The diagnoses, treatment, and neuropsychiatric complications of acute and chronic malaria infection are discussed. The treatment of malaria and its complications are summarized.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Antimalarials / therapeutic use
  • Brain / parasitology
  • Chloroquine / therapeutic use
  • Chronic Disease
  • Humans
  • Malaria, Falciparum / parasitology*
  • Malaria, Falciparum / psychology*
  • Male
  • Psychotic Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Psychotic Disorders / drug therapy
  • Psychotic Disorders / etiology*

Substances

  • Antimalarials
  • Chloroquine