What is malaria?
Malaria is an infectious disease caused by the parasite Plasmodium protozoa and transmitted by mosquitos. Common symptoms include fever, chills, vomiting, diarrhea and jaundice. The disease can be lethal if left untreated.
How do members experience malaria?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with malaria*
Common symptoms
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Fatigue
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Depressed mood
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for malaria*
Who has malaria on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 10 | |
| 30s | 10 | |
| 40s | 7 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 29 | |
| Female | 9 |