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Malaria Symptoms of Malaria
Malaria parasites are transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes. The
parasites multiply within red blood cells, causing Malarial attacks.
Malarial attacks present over 4 to 6 hours with
- Chills with high fever and sweating
- Fatigue
- AHeadache & Dizziness
- The diabetic child loses weight and looks
lean.
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Abdominal cramps
- Dry cough
- Muscle or joint pain
- Back ache
- Anemia Symptoms
Prevention
Prevention is based on,
- Evaluating the risk of exposure to infection
- Preventing mosquito bites by using DEET
mosquito repellant, nets, and clothing that covers
most of the body
- Chemoprophylaxis
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