Malaria Season in Delhi: Stay Protected and Get Tested

As the monsoon rains bring relief to Delhi, they also bring an unwelcome guest: the Anopheles mosquito, the carrier of the Malaria parasite. During the rainy season, cases of Malaria spike rapidly across the city.

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Recognizing the Malaria Pattern

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Malaria fever is unique. It often comes in cycles that include:

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• The Cold Stage: Intense shivering and chills.
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• The Hot Stage: A high fever, headaches, and vomiting.
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• The Sweating Stage: Heavy sweating as the fever drops, leaving you exhausted.
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Why You Need a Blood Test Immediately

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If you experience these cyclical fevers, do not self-medicate with paracetamol and wait. Malaria requires specific anti-malarial medication to clear the parasite from your blood.

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A quick Peripheral Blood Smear or a rapid diagnostic test can confirm the presence of the malaria parasite. Fast diagnosis means faster treatment, preventing severe complications like severe anemia or cerebral malaria.

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Protect your home with mosquito nets and repellents, and if a fever strikes, let BookMyPatho run a comprehensive fever profile right from your home to give your doctor the answers they need.