Fever, chills, body pain — is it malaria?
Malaria symptoms look like many other illnesses. Here’s what to watch for, and why a test beats a guess. The common signs Uncomplicated malaria typically brings fever, chills and sweating (often in cycles), headache, body aches, weakness, nausea, and loss of appetite. In children: refusal to eat, unusual sleepiness, or paleness. Why you should test […]
How many days should I take antimalaria tablets?
Three days. Six tablets. No shortcuts. Here’s why finishing the full course matters more than feeling better. The short answer A complete course of Artemether + Lumefantrine is 6 tablets over 3 days for an average adult: 2 tablets on day one (8 hours apart), then one tablet morning and evening on days two and […]