Increased pressure in the brain can lead to death in many children who fall into coma from cerebral malaria, which is the most severe form of the disease. (sciencedaily.com)
Standard treatments currently available are often either inadequate or ineffective in patients with severe forms of the disease. (sciencedaily.com)
Genetic testing is sometimes recommended to know if there is a risk that the baby could have a more severe form of the disease. (hormone.org)