What is severe malaria?

Severe malaria is very dangerous and may occur when malaria infection is not treated.  Typical symptoms are unconsciousness and or convulsions (an indication of cerebral malaria, the patient may not be able to stand or walk, or looks very sick and pale.  The patient may also vomit or have severe diarrhoea.  Other illnesses may have the same symptoms so it is best to get the patient to a doctor or hospital as soon as possible.

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