10 Symptoms of Malaria You Should Never Ignore

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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.

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Headache is one of the most prevalent malaria signs. This does not mean that anytime you have a headache you are suspected to have malaria.

As with headaches occurring due to other problems, a headache associated with malaria arises when the nervous system receive pain signals within the tissues in the head.

It should be noted that malaria parasites damage the red blood cells which may lead to obstruction of small blood vessels in the head and other areas in the body which in turn lead to headaches.

Additionally, the activities of the body’s defense mechanisms can lead to headaches. Consult a medical specialist if you have a headache that is accompanied by other symptoms of malaria.

Sever headache may also be  a symptom of high blood pressure. Here are symptoms of high blood pressure you should never ignore.