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Why malaria may become severe – WHO

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The World Health Organisation has disclosed the reasons why malaria may sometimes assume a life-threatening dimension.

The WHO disclosed this on Tuesday via its verified Twitter handle @WHOWPRO.

The United Nations agency says the classic symptoms of malaria are fever, headache and chills, noting that typically, the symptoms appear between 10 and 15 days after the infective mosquito bite.

“P. falciparum malaria causes anaemia and, when left untreated, can rapidly progress to severe illness and death,” WHO added.

Experts say the Plasmodium falciparum is a unicellular protozoan parasite of humans and the deadliest species of Plasmodium that causes malaria in humans.

“The parasite is transmitted through the bite of a female Anopheles mosquito and causes the disease’s most dangerous form, falciparum malaria,” experts added.

The WHO warns that lack of awareness about malaria symptoms is a major barrier to quick diagnosis and treatment.

“See a health worker if you have these symptoms! If they aren’t treated within 24 hours, the illness can become more severe,” WHO added.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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