Malaria with jaundice
Seriousहिंदी: सेरेब्रल मलेरिया · தமிழ்: மூளை மலேரியா · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮೆದುಳಿನ ಮಲೇರಿಯಾ · తెలుగు: మెదడు మలేరియా · বাংলা: মস্তিষ্কে ম্যালেরিয়া · मराठी: सेरेब्रल मलेरिया · ગુજરાતી: મગજ મેલેરિયા
About this condition
Severe malaria, especially caused by Plasmodium falciparum, can damage red blood cells and the liver causing jaundice along with high fever. This is a medical emergency requiring immediate hospitalization and anti-malarial treatment. Delayed treatment can lead to organ failure and death.
Common symptoms
jaundicehigh fever with chillssweatingheadachebody acheweakness
🌦️ monsoon🌦️ post-monsoon📍 Odisha📍 Chhattisgarh📍 Jharkhand📍 Madhya Pradesh
⚠️
When to see a doctor: immediately
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Malaria with jaundice?
jaundice, high fever with chills, sweating, headache, body ache, weakness.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Malaria with jaundice common in India?
Malaria with jaundice is commonly seen across India, particularly in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
Full disclaimer