Malaria awareness sessions were held in slums of Islamabad by St. Thomas
CFCBR project. The Director and health workers explained what malaria is?
Symptoms, measure to be taken to overcome the disease and treatment.
Malaria is short lasting, recurring fever, accompanied by chills and body
ache. The short duration and recurrence of symptoms are what really
distinguish malaria from other illnesses. Fever and chills last around five
hours at a time, but returned every second day (consistent with the parasite
life cycle). It felt like the start of a flu that would mysteriously come and
go. It is usually widespread outbreak in
monsoon season.
Malaria Fever
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Aching muscles and joints.
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Body rash that can
disappear and then reappear.
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High fever.
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Intense headache.
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Pain behind the eyes.
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Vomiting and feeling nauseous.
