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Multiple Malaria Infections Each Year

October 30, 2012 By Malaria Q&A 3 Comments

QUESTION My name is Olumide and I live in Nigeria. I have had malaria too frequently and it's giving me a lot of concern. I had one last August 2012 and am having another one this October as I am speaking with you. If I should count it, I'll be having nothing less than 6 occurrences in a year. It's always an headache induced malaria whereby after using the ACT combination recommended by WHO, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria Q&A Tagged With: blood film, diagnosis, flu, indoor residual spraying, long-lasting insecticide-treated bednet, long-sleeved clothing, Malaria Prevention, microscopy, Pneumonia, rapid diagnostic test, RDT

Malaria or Flu?

August 19, 2012 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION For the last couple of days I am suffering from all the symptoms that are mentioned on your website and I am taking tylenol for these symptoms thinking that it is flu but I am feeling better now. Should I still see a doctor or keep taking tylenol? ANSWER If you are no longer experiencing high fever, then it is likely just flu. However if you live in a malarial area and your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria Q&A Tagged With: fever, flu, Malaria Diagnosis, Malaria Symptoms, Malaria Treatment

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