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Malaria treatment

Description

Malaria is caused by a parasite most commonly transmitted by mosquitos. Typically patients with malaria present with severe flu-like symptoms, although symptoms will vary slightly depending on the species of parasite. Malaria can be life-threatening, it is most prevalent in underdevloped countries and predominantly effects children.

Causes

Malaria is caused by one of four different species of parasites from the genus Plasmodium. An individual obtains this parasite after being bitten by an Anopheles mosquito. There have also been cases reported in which transmission through blood transfusion and infected needles has occurred. In addition transplacental infection has been documented.

Prevention

Chloroquine is used for prophylaxis (it is however not always effective). There are also preventative measures when in areas that are of high risk for malarial infections such as wearing clothes over the entire body, using mosquito nets while sleeping, using insecticides and satying in doors between dusk and dawn.

Common Symptoms

The primary symptoms of malaria are chills and fever. There is a cycle that occurs: uncontrolable shaking (chill) for 10-15 minutes, followed by a spike in temperature up to 40˚C, and finally when the fever breaks (2-20 horus later) there is a period of profuse sweating. This cycle continues at regular intervals (depending on the species). Other symptoms may include severe hedache, fatigue, nausea View more...

Rare Symptoms

Long term infection with a malarial organism may lead to damage to the liver or spleen causing splenomegaly, jaundice and liver complications.

Traditional Treatment

Chloroquine, Quinine, Tetracyclin, Clindamycin, Mefloquin, Primaquine, Sulfadoxone/ Pyrimethamine. Depending on the severity of the case patients may also need IV fluids, red blood cell transfusions, and kidney dialysis.

Alternative Treatment

Halofantrine and Qiinghaosu (a chinese herb).

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Coartem	8.7	6.59	3.52	10
Qualaquin	8	6.85	5.23	3
Lariam	7.8	5.2	0	5
Chloroquine Phosphate	3	4.14	6.41	5
Doxychel Hyclate	0	0	0	0
Malarone	-1.67	1.8	3.63	3

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