This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Inflammation & Repair, Subject name: Pathology
Durck granuloma is seen in 
Select and explain. 
A. Congenital syphilis, B. Cat scratch disease, C. Histoplasmosis, D. Cerebral malaria
D: Cerebral malaria
Answer: D: Cerebral malaria 
Explanation: Ans. (d) Cerebral malaria(Ref: Malaria - Page 76)In malignant cerebral malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum, brain vessels are plugged with parasitized red cells, causing ring hemorrhage which is accompanied by necrosis of surrounding parenchyma.The damage leads to formation of Durck's granuloma - collection of microglial cells surrounding area of demylienation