What Are The Immediate Symptoms Of Malaria; Know From Expert [Video]

World Malaria Day 2024: Did you know that parasites transmitted to humans through mosquito bites are responsible for malaria, a potentially fatal illness? Malaria can manifest with symptoms such as fever, chills, headaches, and muscle aches, among others. Left untreated, it can lead to fatalities or severe complications, including organ failure in extreme cases.

Visitors to endemic areas must take preventive measures like using insect repellent, sleeping under mosquito nets, and taking antimalarial drugs. Malaria symptoms typically appear 7–30 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito, although in some cases, it may take up to a year. Here are the immediate symptoms of malaria to be aware of:

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In a conversation with Jagran English, Dr. Sanjay Verma, a senior consultant in the Department of Internal Medicine at Max Super Speciality Hospital in Dehradun, discussed the immediate symptoms of malaria that should not be ignored.

8 Symptoms Of Malaria

Fever and chills:This is the most common symptom, often …