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MALARIA MEDICATIONMalaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease caused by a parasite that commonly infects a certain type of mosquito which feeds on humans.People who get malaria are typically very sick with high fevers, shaking chills, and flu-like illness.TYPES OF MALARIAFour kinds of malaria parasites infect humans: Plasmodium falciparum,P. vivax,P. ovale, P. malariae.SIGN AND SYMPTOMSymptoms of malaria include Fever Flu-like illnessshaking chills headachemuscle aches tiredness Nausea Vomitingdiarrhea may also occur. Malaria may cause anemia and jaundice (yellow coloring of the skin and eyes) because of the loss of red blood cells.DiagnosisTo diagnose malaria, your doctor will likely review your medical history and recent travel, conduct a physical exam, and order blood tests. Blood tests can indicate:The presence of the parasite in the blood, to confirm that you have malariaWhich type of malaria parasite is causing your symptomsIf your infection is caused by a parasite resistant to certain drugsWhether the disease is causing any serious complicationsSome blood tests can take several days to complete, while others can produce results in less than 15 minutes. Depending on your symptoms, your doctor may order additional diagnostic tests to assess possible complications.TREATMENT Malaria is treated with prescription drugs to kill the parasite (Anti malaria medicine).Read more at http://www.drverilynaija.news.blog