Disability Associated with Severe Malaria

The risk of disability was greatest for:

(1) cerebral malaria

(2) severe malaria with multi-organ dysfunction

(3) congenital malaria

Neurologic sequelae included:

(1) impaired mobility

(2) impaired communication

(3) difficulties with tasks and demands

(4) impaired motor control

Other sources of impairment:

(1) visual impairment

(2) developmental problems

(3) recurrent fevers

(4) chronic anemia