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What is the difference between malaria and viral infection?
What is the difference between malaria and viral infection?
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.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Why is malaria considered a communicable disease?
Because the malaria parasite is found in the red blood cells of an infected person, malaria can also be transmitted through blood transfusion, organ transplant, or the shared use of needles or syringes contaminated with blood.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Is malaria a viral or a bacterial disease?
Malaria is neither a viral or a bacterial disease.Last updated on 09 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 09 Dec 2024
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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.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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PERIPHERAL SMEAR FOR MALARIAL PARASITE (MP)
Malaria Parasite, Malaria Parasite By Qbc Method, P/S
- Reports: Within 36 Hrs
- No preparation required