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Can malaria cause blindness?

Can malaria cause blindness?

Research is suggestive that neurologic defects may occasionally persist following cerebral malaria, especially in children. Such defects include trouble with movements (ataxia), palsies, speech difficulties, deafness, and blindness.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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What is the difference between malaria and bacteria?

The difference between the two is that malaria is caused by a parasite and not a virus or bacteria. Bacteria are microorganisms that cause fever and diseases.

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How to prevent malaria?

Use of chemical larvicides like abate in potable water and also use of mosquito repellant creams can help in preventing musquitos to an extent.

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Which virus causes malaria?

Plasmodium falciparum is the type of malaria that most often causes severe and life-threatening malaria

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What should be the right way to treat malaria?

Antimalarial drugs include artemisinin drugs (artemether and artesunate). The best treatment for Plasmodium falciparum malaria, if available, is artemisinin combination therapy along with drinking plenty of fluids.

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What are the similiar symptoms of malaria and dengue?

A few similar symptoms of malaria and dengue are pain behind the eyes, nausea and rashes.

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