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Long Term Health Effects of Malaria

July 13, 2012 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION Ten years ago, at the age of 21, I contracted both forms of malaria. I was severely unwell with falciparum, losing around 15kgs over the course of a week, and I suffered one relapse. I had ongoing vivax for 2 and a half years. I would like to know if there are any known long term complications, or possible health problems I may encounter in the future as a result of having had … [Read more...]

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