What is the mortality rate of malaria?
I was reading an article about tropical diseases and malaria came up. I know it's dangerous, but I was wondering, what is the mortality rate of malaria currently, especially in areas where it's common?
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9 months ago
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Thankfully, the mortality rate is very low now, usually well under 1% if you get treated on time. Just don't wait for the mosquitoes to throw a party in your system before seeing a doctor! Get tested at the first sign of fever.
6 months ago
In our days, malaria was very scary, but today we have excellent medicines that cure it completely in a few days. Along with doctor's medicine, papaya leaf extract is often taken to keep platelets up, but always ask your doctor before giving anything.
6 months ago
My cousin just got diagnosed with malaria and I am extremely worried about complications. Has anyone else gone through this recently? How many days did it take for the fever to completely settle down?
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4 months ago
Malaria is very curable, and deaths are rare if medical care is started quickly. Once your doctor clears you after recovery, starting with light walks is a great way to rebuild the strength you lost during the fever.
3 months ago
Actually, malaria is very common in the monsoons here, yaar. The death rate is extremely low because of good clinics, but if someone has high fever with severe chills, they must get tested immediately instead of ignoring it.