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Malaria is a parasitic disease that involves high fevers, shaking chills, flu-like symptoms, and anemia. |
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Symptoms
Anemia; Chills; Coma; Convulsion; Fever; Headache; Jaundice; Muscle pain; Nausea; Stools, bloody; Sweating; Vomiting.
Causes
Malaria is caused by a parasite that is transmitted from one human to another by the bite of infected Anopheles mosqu...
Tests
During a physical examination, the doctor may identify an enlarged liver or an enlarged spleen. Malaria blood smears ...
Treatments
Malaria, especially Falciparum malaria, is a medical emergency requiring hospitalization. Chloroquine is a frequently...
Complications
Destruction of blood cells (hemolytic anemia; Liver failure and kidney failure; Meningitis; Respiratory failure from ...
Prevention
Most people living in areas where malaria is common have acquired some immunity to the disease. Visitors will not hav...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you develop fever and headache after visiting the tropics.
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