World Malaria Day: 5 Types of Malaria Fever and Their Symptoms You Can’t Ignore

As the temperature rises, the terror of mosquitoes also increases. In such a situation, it is very important to be alert. Actually, the risk of many diseases increases due to the growth of mosquitoes in summer. Malaria and dengue are one of the most common diseases if a mosquito bites. It is said that if this disease is not treated in time, the patient may even die.

World Malaria Day
Today, we will talk about malaria. World Malaria Day is celebrated every year on 25 April with the aim of making people aware about malaria. On this day, people are made aware about the prevention and symptoms of this disease. If the disease is identified in time, then treatment becomes possible. In such a situation, it is important for us to know how many types of malaria are there. What are their symptoms? Let us know in detail:
Plasmodium falciparum
This is considered to be the most deadly type of malaria. Most deaths occur due to this. It is found especially in Africa and South Asia.

Symptoms
very high fever
chills and sweats
Vomiting and diarrhea
confusion or seizure
Kidney and liver failure condition
Plasmodium vivax

This is the most common type of malaria in India. It can remain hidden in the liver for a long time and can become active again after months. You may see many types of symptoms when this bacterium enters the body.
Symptoms
Moderate to high fever that comes every 2 days
Feeling cold
Weakness and tiredness
Headaches and muscle pain
Loss of appetite
Pain in arms and legs
Plasmodium malariae
This is a rare type of malaria, but its infection can last for a long time. It is found in Central and South America, Africa. However, this malaria is less dangerous than Plasmodia vivax.

Symptoms
Fever every 3 days
General weakness
Occasionally, kidney problems
Lack of protein in the body
Frequent urination
Plasmodium ovale
It is found in West Africa and some island regions. Its symptoms are similar to those of P. vivax. It is the rarest type of malaria. This is because the parasite remains in the body for a long time after the mosquito bite .
Symptoms
Fever at uneven intervals
Tiredness and tremors
Inflammation of the liver
Plasmodium knowlesi
This is a recently identified type of malaria found in Southeast Asia.
Symptoms
high fever that rises rapidly
Severe muscle pain
Difficulty breathing
How to prevent malaria?
Use mosquito net
Wear full sleeve clothes
Do not allow water to collect around the house
Use mosquito repellents and creams