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12040270

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2002-5-31
pubmed:abstractText
This survey presents several cases of sudden deaths in Africa, specifically in Cote d'Ivoire, where the postmortem diagnosis of human cerebral malaria was determined after autopsy followed by pathologic examination of the brain. It is thought that cerebral malaria may be the primary cause of sudden death in nonimmunized persons during or after traveling in such endemic areas of Africa. The target population is composed of tourists, business travelers, and sailors. Because death caused by cerebral malaria occurs so suddenly, it can lead to forensic issues. Therefore, in any cases involving sudden death, it is very important for the forensic scientist to do a systematic evaluation, including pathologic examination of brain tissue, to rule in or exclude cerebral malaria. This practice will reinforce and aid research in progress directed at developing a vaccine and elucidating the role of tumor necrosis factor in this disease. Furthermore, this study will alert the physician to the importance of an effective and well-followed prophylaxis.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jun
pubmed:issn
0195-7910
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
23
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
202-7
pubmed:dateRevised
2011-2-2
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2002
pubmed:articleTitle
Sudden death caused by parasites: postmortem cerebral malaria discoveries in the african endemic zone.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine, University Medical Center of Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, France. helene.ette@caramail.com
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article