Symptoms of Malaria
Malaria is a treatable disease, but prompt treatment is vital – death can occur within 24 hours of the first symptoms.
The commonest symptoms are:
Not all of these symptoms may be present, and symptoms may be delayed in some cases for up to a year after your return home. Always seek prompt medical advice if you are unwell, and make sure anyone looking after you knows you have been exposed to malaria.
Malaria is easily misdiagnosed as "flu" - especially at times of year when flu-like symptoms are common. Fever, even weeks after returning from the tropics, should always be treated as an emergency. Call us, or seek prompt medical attention.
