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- What is malaria?
- Symptoms of malaria
- Causes of malaria
- Prevention of malaria
- Risk factors for malaria
- Complications of malaria
- When to see a doctor about malaria
- Diagnosis of malaria
- Conventional treatment of malaria
- Alternative/complementary treatment of malaria
- Living with malaria
- Caring for someone with malaria
Malaria is caused by the protozoan parasite from the Plasmodium family. There are four species of the parasite with one of them (Plasmodium falciparum) being the most fatal, developing symptoms very rapidly.
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Malaria can also be caused by the following:
- Blood - if transfusion of blood is contaminated with the protozoan parasite this can also develop malaria
- Needle syringe - people who share a syringe needle (or if they are not re-used in a clinic) that is contaminated with the protozoan parasite can also develop malaria
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< 2: symptoms 4: prevention > Last reviewed: 15 January 2009 || Last updated: 6 January 2010
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NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
