5 Questions
What is the normal body temperature in Fahrenheit?
98.6°F
What are the initial symptoms of malaria?
Feeling very chill and cold, headache, and nausea
What happens to the patient after the initial symptoms of malaria?
The patient begins to sweat and feels better
How often do the symptoms of malaria repeat?
Every 24, 48 or 72 hours
What determines the frequency of the repetition of malaria symptoms?
The species of Plasmodium
Study Notes
Symptoms of Malaria
- Malaria patients experience feeling very chilly and cold.
- Their body temperature rises above the normal value of 98.6°F.
- Headache is a common symptom of malaria.
- Nausea is another symptom experienced by malaria patients.
- After a period of time, the patient begins to sweat, and their condition temporarily improves.
- The entire cycle of symptoms repeats after regular intervals of 24, 48, or 72 hours, depending on the species of Plasmodium responsible for the infection.
Learn about the common symptoms of malaria, including chills, fever, headache, and nausea. Understand the patterns of malaria symptoms and how they relate to the Plasmodium species.
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