Post-neonatally acquired cerebral palsy Infection and
injuries are responsible for most cases of post-neonatally
acquired cerebral palsy in developed countries. The
introduction of new vaccines will hopefully decrease the
numbers of children with meningitis and subsequent
neurological sequelae. Accidental injuries such as motor
vehicle accidents and near-drowning episodes, and nonaccidental
injuries may result in cerebral palsy. Other
causes of post-neonatally acquired cerebral palsy include
apparent life-threatening events, cerebrovascular accidents
and following surgery for congenital malformations.
Meningitis, septicaemia and other conditions such as
malaria remain extremely important causes of cerebral
palsy in developing countries.