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.
7Muscle Pain
Muscle pain is another sign of malaria. Tingling sensations, stiffness and numbness may accompany it in hands, arms, feet, and legs. When this remains without treatment, it can lead to lack of physical activity leading to physical weakness and fatigue.
Moreover, various muscle groups such as those in the abdominal cavity and within the head may be affected.
Other signs related to muscle pain include headache, abdominal pain, and pain all over the body. Muscle pain occurs when red blood cells are destroyed by malaria such that inadequate oxygen and energy production happens.
The destroyed red cells also obstruct the small blood vessels in the muscles.
We always focus on preventive measures of malaria when traveling to endemic areas of malaria. This measures may include malaria vaccine or malaria shot.
