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Malaria Symptoms

Know Symptoms of Malaria

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Created: February 19, 2007

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Malaria symptoms are:

  • Chills
  • High Fever
  • Sweating
  • The above symptoms of malaria may be accompanied by:
    • Headache
    • Vomiting
    • Watery Diarrhea
  • Signs of jaundice and anemia may also be present.

If you have been traveling in a country where malaria is endemic and you have the above symptoms, consult with your doctor immediately. For more information see malaria and malaria prevention and all about mosquito nets.

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