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Why can malaria cause splenomegaly?

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Why can malaria cause splenomegaly?

It can cause splenomegaly because of immune system responses.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How does malaria cause jaundice?

Intravascular hemolysis and disseminated coagulation have been the well-known causes of jaundice in patients with malaria. However, malarial hepatitis is turning out to be one of the common reasons for jaundice in patients.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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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 12 Dec 2024

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Is malaria caused by a parasite that lives in mosquitoes?

Malaria is caused by a single-cell parasite called Plasmodium. The parasite infects female mosquitoes when they feed on an infected person's blood. Once in the mosquito's midgut, the parasites multiply and migrate to the salivary glands, ready to infect a new person when the mosquito next bites.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What should be the right way to treat malaria?

Antimalarial drugs include artemisinin drugs (artemether and artesunate). The best treatment for Plasmodium falciparum malaria, if available, is artemisinin combination therapy along with drinking plenty of fluids.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What are the similiar symptoms of malaria and dengue?

A few similar symptoms of malaria and dengue are pain behind the eyes, nausea and rashes.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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