Malaria
Q.
Hi sir, This is Bhoumik kumar. I have some doubt. I have a fever and I am little confuse about dengue fever and malaria fever. What are the symptoms of dengue fever and malaria fever? Please help me to come out from this doubt. Thank you Sir.
A.
In the case of malaria, intermittent fever, shivering, and fever end with sweating. In the case of Dengue Severe body pain, headache, especially periorbital pain. If you press your forearm with another hand, the impression of fingers may be seen if platelet counts are low. But please do blood for MP dual antigen, Dengue NS1antigen to confirm.
Dr. Bhaswar Bhattacherjee
General Physician, Kolkata
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