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.
5Vomiting and Diarrhea
Vomiting and diarrhea can further occur as a result of infection with malaria. While in some cases vomiting may occur with nausea, it may occur on its own or in combination with diarrhea.
If no other symptoms have been noticed, a patient may believe that vomiting and diarrhea are symptoms of food poisoning. Though, symptoms of food poisoning only stick around for a few hours to a few days.
Consequently, if you can not recall eating anything which may cause poisoning, or the signs go beyond a few days, it is possible that you have malaria.
This is even more probable if you have other malaria signs. The best step is to visit a medical office for diagnosis and treatment. Do not also forget to take malaria shot, if you are traveling to any of the malaria endemic areas.
