This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Impoant Parasitic Infections in Children, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'A child from West Bengal presents with fever & unconsciousness for 1 day and pallor with no focal neurodeficit. What is the most probable diagnosis? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Cerebral malaria, B. Viral encephalitis, C. Pyomeningitis, D. Tubercular meningitis', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Cerebral malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum: Acute onset of fever, anemia with altered sensorium in an endemic area suggests cerebral malaria Viral encephalitis- fever, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, behavioral changes, drowsiness, and coma Pyomeningitis- Fever, headache, stiff neck Tubercular meningitis-Fever, headache, stiff neck, neurological deficit', 'role': 'assistant'}]