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Malaria symptoms and physical findings

Written by - Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on May 21, 2020

Symptoms and physical findings

Symptoms of Malaria:

Fever
Chills
Sweating
Headaches
Muscle pains
Nausea
Vomiting

In severe malaria:

Confusion
Coma
Neurological signs
Respiratory difficulties

Published on Sep 08, 2014
Last Updated on May 21, 2020

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moses odradria - Jan 05, 2012

this was wonderfully done

camaldina - Feb 06, 2011

Thanks for write-pus. Its very informative. You only talked about the treatment of malaria, but what about the treatment/avoidance of the Malaria Relapses, which is very important?

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