QUESTION Does one have to wait for the symptoms of Malaria to show before taking Coartem? Will the Coartem still be effective in killing the malaria before it has entered the red blood cells and the fever has broken? ANSWER I believe that Coartem is only effective against the blood form of the parasite, hence why it is not effective in treating the liver forms of Plasmodium vivax and … [Read more...]
Cyclical Fever
QUESTION My husband has been suffering from recurring fever every 3rd or 4th day for the past 7 months. All blood tests are normal, esr ,crp, cultures of urine and blood all normal, chest ct full body pet heart echo all normal. Tested positive for montoux and quantiferon gold, with no symptom other than fever, was put on ATT on 4th JULY 2011 fever persists with no other symptoms. Has been on … [Read more...]
Timing of Malaria Microscopy
QUESTION Contrary to our past beliefs we came to know that malaria slides should be taken during afebrile periods when RBCs remain intact, enabling easier diagnosis of malarial parasites. Is this true? ANSWER That is a very interesting question, which I passed on to a diagnostic expert who serves as an advisor to Malaria.com. His response is as follows: Blood films should be … [Read more...]
Blood Test After Child’s Malaria Exposure
QUESTION Our 2 year old son was exposed and bitten about 10 times on Friday, 21st of Ocober in Malindi, Kenya. This was our last day in Kenya after 3 days on the coast preceded by 4 in Masai Mara. On October 28, our son started vomiting. This lasted a day. He did not have a fever at the time. The doctor diagnosed him with rota virus. Our 2 year old took his last dose of Malarone on the same day … [Read more...]
Post Malaria Symptoms
QUESTION My girlfriend had malaria in Uganda. It was detected 2nd of October, it was mild form, she felt dizzy, temperature was little higher. She got Artefan, forth day she was in hospital for review, they told her from blood test that its not malaria anymore. We came home (Slovakia) but week ago she had suddenly the same symptoms like she had had the first time—dizziness, pain in … [Read more...]
Three Attacks of Malaria
QUESTION I am right now recuperating from a third attack in less than one year's time. What could have gone wrong ? I am awaiting to hear your advice. ANSWER There are a number of reasons for multiple malaria attacks. One is that although malaria can be easily treated, these treatments often don't prevent re-infection. There are separate drugs which can be used to prevent malaria … [Read more...]
Signs of Malaria
Hello my question is how do I see malaria signs if i haven't gone to check yet? The key is to recognise whether you have any potential symptoms of malaria, or if you have been bitten a lot by mosquitoes recently and live in an area where malaria is present. Malaria can have many different symptoms, but the initial signs are similar to a flu-like illness, with high fever, chills, … [Read more...]
how can malaria affect our society?
QUESTION how can malaria affect our society? ANSWER There are many ways in which malaria can potentially affect our society, and particularly people living in highly endemic areas for transmission. Most obviously, malaria has a huge burden on health services, as sick people require diagnosis, treatment and sometimes hospital care. These days of illness prevent people from going to work … [Read more...]
Malaria Treatment Time and Hiccups
QUESTION I am suffering from pf malaria with enlarged liver and spleen under the treatment from last one week and the abdominal pain has subsided. But I am experiencing hiccups. How long it will take for complete recovery? ANSWER It is a good sign that you are already feeling better following your treatment for malaria. Interestingly, hiccups have been linked to infections with parasites, … [Read more...]
Fever
QUESTION I am suffering from fever—what should I do? ANSWER I am afraid I cannot answer your question adequately—this site is not intended for diagnosis or as a substitute for medical care, just to answer specific questions about malaria. … [Read more...]