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What is a Malaria (Malarial Parasite) Test?

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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 09 Dec 2024

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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.

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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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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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 09 Dec 2024

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How to prevent malaria?

Use of chemical larvicides like abate in potable water and also use of mosquito repellant creams can help in preventing musquitos to an extent.

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

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