Brain swelling is independent of peripheral plasma cytokine levels in Malawian children with cerebral malaria

Cerebral malaria (CM) is often fatal, and severe brain swelling is a predictor of CM-related mortality. CM is characterized by elevated circulating pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF and IFN- γ and anti-inflammator...

Source: Malaria Journal - November 26, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Visopo Harawa, Madi Njie, Anne Kessler, Augustine Choko, Benjamin Kumwenda, Sam Kampondeni, Michael Potchen, Kami Kim, Anthony Jaworowski, Terrie Taylor, Wilson Mandala, Karl Seydel and Stephen Rogerson Tags: Research Source Type: research