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Malaria Alert: Symptoms And Prevention Of Malaria

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Dr. Princy KhandelwalHomeopathy Doctor • 17 Years Exp.BHMS
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Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Malaria produces recurrent attacks of chills and fever.

If a person is suffering from malaria, he/she will have recurrent attacks with the following symptoms which one experiences within 10- 4 weeks after bitten by the mosquito:
Severe or moderate chills
High fever
Heavy sweating as body temperature falls
Headache
Vomiting
Loose motions
In some cases the parasite causing malaria can stay dormant for months.

Other common symptoms:
Dry cough.
Muscle pain
Back pain
Enlarged spleen.
Infection caused by P. Falciparum parasite is usually more serious and may become life-threatening. It is imperative that you consult a doctor as soon as you experience these symptoms.

Prevention of malaria
Avoid mosquito bites by wearing full sleeves clothes.
Use mosquito repellent cream.
Use insecticide-treated mosquito nets.
If you are travelling to a mosquito infested area carry preventive medicines along. Talk to your doctor before the journey.
Stay inside after sunset in mosquito infested area.
Spray insect repellent indoors around sleeping areas.
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