Publications by authors named "Erkyehun Pawlos Shash"
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- Malaria remains a significant public health issue, especially in African countries, leading to severe complications such as hemorrhagic strokes in some cases.
- A 26-year-old male from Ethiopia experienced symptoms including loss of consciousness, fever, and neurological impairments, ultimately diagnosed with a stroke linked to Plasmodium falciparum malaria.
- This rare case emphasizes the importance of considering stroke as a potential complication in malaria patients, particularly in endemic regions or those with travel histories to such areas.
In 2022, there were 249 million cases of malaria globally, resulting in 608,000 deaths. The majority of cases and deaths occurred in the WHO (World Health Organization) African Region. A study in our region found that, out of 263,476 individuals, 148,734 had P.
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