Clinical Profile of Cerebral Malaria in Relation with P arasite Density

Plasmodium falciparum malaria is a leading infectious cause of morbidity and mortality in children worldwide. Cerebral  malaria (CM) is the most common complication of falciparum malaria. The study was conducted in the department of Pediatric Medicine, Jay Kay Lon Mother and Child Hospital of Government Medical College Kota.Out of 100 patients of cerebral malaria high grade fever 83.33%, convulsion 67.95%, unconsciousness 80.59%, altered sensorium 66.66%, breathlessness 71.42% ,low  glasgow coma scale 80.85% ,absent doll’s eye movements 55%,extenser planter reflex 75.71% were  associated with high parasitic index.  This study has been an endeavour to assess the severity and clinical profile of cerebral malaria in relation with parasite density of plasmodium falciparum.