Symptoms of malaria.

Malaria is a mosquito-borne parasitic disease that can cause high fever, severe chills and sweating ¹. The symptoms of malaria include:

- High fever

- Shaking chills that can range from moderate to severe

- Profuse sweating

- Headache

- Abdominal pain

- Muscle pain

- Nausea

- Vomiting

- Diarrhea

- Anemia

- Deep breathing and respiratory distress

- Clinical jaundice and evidence of vital organ dysfunction

- Impaired consciousness

- Bloody stools

- Convulsions

- Coma

If you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of malaria, seek medical attention immediately . Diagnosis is made based on the physical examination, symptoms, and blood test .Treatment may vary depending on the age, health condition, etc. Medications such as Chloroquine, Quinine sulphate, Hydroxychloroquine, Mefloquine, Atovaquone, Proguanil are used to treat malarial infection.

Please note that this information is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have any concerns about your health or the health of someone else, please consult a qualified healthcare provider.