The Effect of Plasmodium Falciparum on Cognition: A Systematic Review.

Simple item page
dc.contributor.authorKihara, Michael
dc.contributor.authorCarter, Julie A.
dc.contributor.authorCharles, R. J.
dc.contributor.authorNewton, C.
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-06T07:26:45Z
dc.date.available2025-05-06T07:26:45Z
dc.date.issued2006
dc.descriptionJournal Article
dc.description.abstractobjective Systematic review to investigate the relationship between Plasmodium falciparum infection and cognitive function. method We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE and PsycINFO, and hand-searched journals and PhD theses. The inclusion criteria were (1) use of standardized tests for the specific populations and/or appropriate controls; (2) clear differentiation between children and adults. Eighteen studies were eligible, of which three gave information on all cognitive domains considered in the review. results Deficits in attention, memory, visuo-spatial skills, language and executive functions may occur after malaria infection. These deficits are not only caused by cerebral falciparum malaria, but also appear to occur in less severe infections. P. falciparum seems to affect the brain globally, not in a localised fashion. Outcome depends on both biological and social risk factors. conclusion Future research should seek to establish the extent of these cognitive deficits using culturally appropriate techniques and well-defined criteria of disease.
dc.identifier.citationKihara, M., Carter, J. A., Charles, R. J., & Newton, C. (2006). The Effect of Plasmodium Falciparum on Cognition: A Systematic Review. Tropical Medicine and International Health.
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.daystar.ac.ke/handle/123456789/6710
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherTropical Medicine and International Health
dc.relation.ispartofseries(11)4
dc.subjectPlasmodium falciparum
dc.subjectmalaria
dc.subjectcognition
dc.subjectsystematic review
dc.titleThe Effect of Plasmodium Falciparum on Cognition: A Systematic Review.
dc.typeArticle

Files

Original bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
Thumbnail Image
Name:
The Effect of Plasmodium Falciparum on Cognition A Systematic Review.pdf
Size:
119.48 KB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Download
License bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
license.txt
Size:
1.71 KB
Format:
Item-specific license agreed upon to submission
Description:
Download

Collections

Journal Articles