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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 09 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 09 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 09 Dec 2024

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Why can malaria cause splenomegaly?

It can cause splenomegaly because of immune system responses.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How can malaria be considered a waterborne disease?

Malaria is the world's most important parasitic disease transmitted from one person to another through the bite of female Anopheles mosquitoes, which breed in fresh or occasionally brackish water.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What are the symptoms of malaria?

The primary symptoms of malaria include fever and flu like illness, including shaking chills, headache, muscle aches, and tiredness.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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