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Can malaria cause peripheral nerve palsy?

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In malignant tertian malarial infection, though the involvement of cerebro-spinal system is common, individual nerves are rarely affected. A case has been described in which the facial nerve of the right side was involved along with the general nervous system. The pathogenesis of such a condition has been fully discussed.

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    M. N. De M.B., M.R.C.P. (Lond.) & S. C. Seal M.B.

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  1. M. N. De M.B., M.R.C.P. (Lond.)
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De, M.N., Seal, S.C. Can malaria cause peripheral nerve palsy?. Indian J Pediatr 5, 8–12 (1938). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02957713

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