Paediatrics

Cerebral malaria is a serious brain complication of a malaria infection, usually caused by the Plasmodium falciparum parasite. It does not just cause fever and body aches; it can quickly affect the brain, making it a medical emergency, especially in children. Unlike “ordinary” malaria, cerebral malaria often develops after a child or adult has already […]

Torticollis, also called “wry neck,” is a condition where a baby’s head is tilted to one side while the chin turns to the other side. It is usually caused by tightness or imbalance in the neck muscles, especially one muscle on the side of the neck called the sternocleidomastoid (SCM). Most cases of torticollis are