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1. www.cdc.gov › malaria › treatmentTreatment of Malaria | Malaria | CDC

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   Mar 25, 2024 · Key points. Malaria is a medical emergency and can become life-threatening if not quickly diagnosed and appropriately treated. Only a healthcare provider can diagnose and treat a patient for malaria. Prescription drugs, available in the U.S., can cure malaria.

2. www.webmd.com › a-to-z-guides › malariaMalaria: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD

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   Mar 18, 2024 · 12 min read. What Is Malaria? Malaria is a serious and sometimes life-threatening disease. It spreads through bites from infected mosquitos. One species of parasite that can cause malaria in...

3. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsMalaria - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Dec 4, 2023 · WHO fact sheet on malaria providing key facts, definition, information on transmission, symptoms, who is at risk, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, insecticide resistance, surveillance, elimination, vaccines and WHO response.

4. www.who.int › news-room › questions-and-answersMalaria - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Dec 4, 2023 · 12 January 2024 | Q&A. Malaria is an acute febrile illness caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are spread to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is preventable and curable. What is malaria and how is it transmitted? Who is at risk of malaria? What are the symptoms and how is it diagnosed?

5. www.cdc.gov › malaria › symptomsSymptoms of Malaria | Malaria | CDC

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   Mar 12, 2024 · Chills. Headache, muscle aches, and tiredness. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. See a healthcare provider if you have any these symptoms. Complications. Malaria symptoms may become more severe. Anemia (low red blood cells) and jaundice (yellow coloring of the skin and eyes). If not treated right away, the infection can become serious.

6. www.cdc.gov › malaria › hcpClinical Guidance: Malaria Diagnosis & Treatment in the U.S.

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   At a glance. Malaria can be a severe, potentially fatal disease, especially when caused by Plasmodium falciparum. Ensure prompt diagnosis followed by immediate treatment. The treatment regimen depends on infecting plasmodium species, patient's clinical status, drug-resistance status, and previous use of antimalarials.

7. www.who.int › health-topics › malariaMalaria - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Treatment. Malaria is a preventable and treatable disease. Early diagnosis and treatment of malaria reduces disease and prevents deaths, and also contributes to reducing transmission. The best available treatment, particularly for Plasmodiumfalciparum malaria, is artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT).