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What is a Malaria (Malarial Parasite) Test?

What is a Malaria (Malarial Parasite) Test?

Malaria parasites can be identified by examining under the microscope a drop of the patient's blood, spread out as a blood smear on a microscope slide.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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Can malaria symptoms come back every year?

Malaria may recur. Some varieties of the malaria parasite, which typically cause milder forms of the disease, can persist for years and cause relapses.

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What does it feel like to be infected with malaria?

You may experience fever and flu-like illness, including shaking chills, headache, muscle aches, and tiredness. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may also occur.

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What should I do if my child has malaria?

If your child has malaria you are advised to seek medical attention at the earliest.

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Is malaria possible in 1 day after a mosquito bite?

For most people, symptoms begin 10 days to after infection, although a person may feel ill as early as 7 to 9 days.

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What is the difference between malaria and viral infection?

In Malaria, fever tends to have a cyclic pattern, occurring in episodes every 24 to 72 hours, depending on the type of malaria parasite involved. It can also cause anemia and an enlarged spleen. In the case of viral fever, the fever often known as febrile viral disease, is a widespread health risk that affects people of all ages.

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