How does malaria kill?

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Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

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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.

Dr. Ezhilarasan Suggests...

Take a Bilirubin Serum - Total/Direct/Indirect Test or Take a Urea - Spot Urine Test

Book Bilirubin Serum - Total/Direct/Indirect Test Book Urea - Spot Urine Test

Answered 24/07/2025

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