SayPro Severe malaria

In severe malaria, clinical or laboratory evidence shows signs of vital organ dysfunction.

Symptoms of severe malaria include:

• fever and chills
• impaired consciousness
• prostration, or adopting a prone position
• multiple convulsions
• deep breathing and respiratory distress
• abnormal bleeding and signs of anemia
• clinical jaundice and evidence of vital organ dysfunction

Severe malaria can be fatal without treatment.

Anemia: Symptoms, types, treatment, causes, diet, and more

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. With anemia, the body does not have enough red blood cells and is unable to deliver enough oxygen around the body. Read more here.