Malaria in children - General symptoms
Signs and symptoms of malaria are similar to those of the flu. If you are infected, you may experience headaches, muscle aches, fever and shaking chills. Diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting may also occur. Because the malaria parasite attacks the red blood cells, malaria may cause anaemia and jaundice (yellow colouring of the skin and eyes). Symptoms usually appear between 10 and 15 days after the mosquito bite. Some people experience symptoms as early as 7 days after the mosquito bite. If not treated, malaria can quickly become life threatening by disrupting the blood supply to vital organs. If you have fever, it is advisable to go to the nearest health facility for a malaria test.
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