Causes of acquired cerebral palsy may include1,2: Brain damage in the first few months or years of life. Infections, such asmeningitis or encephalitis. Problems with blood flow to the brain due to stroke, blood clotting problems, abnormal blood vessels, a hea defect that was present at bih, orsickle cell disease. A cerebral infarction is an area of necrotic tissue in the brain resulting from a blockage or narrowing in the aeries supplying blood and oxygen to the brain Refer robbins 1258 and 1263