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These studies suggest that symptoms of malaria can range from fever, chills, sweating, headache, fatigue, malaise, and musculoskeletal pain to severe complications such as cerebral malaria, seizures, severe anaemia, respiratory distress, and organ failure, with variations in symptom expression influenced by factors like age, co-infections, and immune responses.
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Malaria is a disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, transmitted through the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. It presents with various symptoms that can range from mild to severe, affecting multiple organ systems.
The symptoms of malaria are diverse and can mimic other febrile illnesses. Fever, chills, and sweating are common and significant indicators of the disease, especially in children in endemic regions. Headaches are particularly prevalent and severe in adult cases. Other symptoms include fatigue, malaise, and musculoskeletal pain. In severe cases, complications such as cerebral malaria and organ failure can occur. The symptomatology is largely driven by the body's immune response to the parasite.
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