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MSU researchers discover cause of death in children who get malaria
Description: Researchers have uncovered the cause of death in children who die from cerebral malaria. By performing MRI scans on hundreds of children who contracted the disease, the scientists found that massive brain swelling and compression of the brain stem is what causes these children to stop breathing and die. [Source: News-Medical.Net]
URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20150319/MSU-researchers-discover-cause-of-death-in-children-who-get-malaria.aspx
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Source: News-Medical.Net
Publish Date: 3/19/2015
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