What are the presentations of malaria?

The presentations of malaria can vary depending on the type of malaria parasite causing the infection and the individual's immune response. However, common symptoms of malaria include:

1. Fever
2. Chills
3. Sweating
4. Headache
5. Muscle aches
6. Fatigue
7. Nausea and vomiting
8. Diarrhea
9. Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
10. Anemia
11. Enlarged spleen
12. Confusion or altered mental status

In severe cases, malaria can lead to complications such as cerebral malaria (a severe form of the disease that affects the brain), severe anemia, respiratory distress, organ failure, and death. It is important to seek medical attention promptly if you suspect you have malaria, especially if you have recently traveled to a malaria-endemic area.

Uncomplicated malaria

- Fever (may be intermittent or continuous)
- Chills
- Sweating
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain

Severe malaria

- Cerebral malaria (affects the brain)
- Severe anemia (low red blood cell count)
- Respiratory distress (difficulty breathing)
- Renal failure (kidney failure)
- Hepatic failure (liver failure)
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
- Acidosis (a build-up of acid in the blood)
- Shock

Other presentations

- Asymptomatic malaria (no symptoms)
- Relapsing malaria (symptoms recur after a period of time)
- Congenital malaria (transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy)