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15 December 2021
Malaria may present with cycles of fever, sweating, chills, and shivering, along with headache, diarrhoea, and anaemia.
FAQ
What are the symptoms of malaria?
Severe malaria, particularly of which is caused by the Plasmodium falciparum parasite, may include symptoms of brain involvement (cerebral malaria) including abnormal behaviour, seizures, and coma. Acute respiratory distress, kidney failure, and death may also occur in cases of severe malaria.
Sources & Citations
1. NSW Government, Department of Health, Malaria fact sheet. Available at: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/malaria.aspx (accessed 10 November 2021).
4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Malaria Disease. Available at https://www.cdc.gov/malaria/about/disease.html (accessed 10 November 2021).
MAT-AU-2102441 Date of preparation December 2021
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