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Can malaria cause blindness?
Can malaria cause blindness?
Can malaria cause blindness?
Research is suggestive that neurologic defects may occasionally persist following cerebral malaria, especially in children. Such defects include trouble with movements (ataxia), palsies, speech difficulties, deafness, and blindness.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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How does malaria kill?
Malaria may cause anemia and jaundice (yellow coloring of the skin and eyes) because of the loss of red blood cells. If not promptly treated, the infection can become severe and may cause kidney failure, seizures, mental confusion, coma, and death.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
How is malaria fever treated?
Malaria is treated with prescription drugs to kill the parasite.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
How does malaria spread?
Malaria is spread by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Malaria may also be spread by transfusion of blood from infected people or by the use of contaminated needles or syringes.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Why can malaria cause splenomegaly?
It can cause splenomegaly because of immune system responses.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
PERIPHERAL SMEAR FOR MALARIAL PARASITE (MP)
Malaria Parasite, Malaria Parasite By Qbc Method, P/S
- Reports: Within 36 Hrs
- No preparation required