What are the symptoms of malaria? The potentially deadly disease can be transmitted to humans by a single mosquito bite. The most deadly form of malaria is due to a parasite called Plasmodium falciparum. Malaria is prevalent in some countries like malaria in Zimbabwe. Recently, there is a vaccine against malaria or malaria shot which can prevent it.
Increased prevention and control rules have led to a reduction in malaria mortality rates globally, though it’s still a considerable obstacle in the world. Early diagnosis of malaria is key to preventing deaths. It also contributes to decreasing transmission of malaria. Symptoms and signs of malaria can develop as fast as seven days after an infected mosquito bites you. So, lets start with the symptoms of malaria to stand against malaria.
10Profuse Sweating
In addition to fever and chills, a patient with malaria infection may experience profuse sweats which may be more pronounced at night.
Sometimes, extreme night sweats may be the first symptom of malaria, and you may need to change your bed sheets or clothes. After that, other symptoms like fever, chills, and headache may set in.
It is not well understood why extreme sweating happens when you have malaria. Nevertheless, it may just be the body’s reaction to the existence of invading disease similar to the rise in temperature that results in fever and chills.
If you have excessive sweats, particularly at night, it is a good plan that you go to a medical facility to be examined for malaria and put in mind malaria precautions.
