Vector-borne Diseases
Plasmodium ovale malaria
Moderate
ICD-10: B53 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: ओवेल मलेरिया · தமிழ்: ஓவேல் மலேரியா · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಓವೇಲ್ ಮಲೇರಿಯಾ · తెలుగు: ఓవేల్ మలేరియా · বাংলা: ওভেল ম্যালেরিয়া · मराठी: ओव्हल मलेरिया · ગુજરાતી: ઓવેલ મલેરિયા
About this condition
Plasmodium ovale malaria is a less common form of malaria that causes fever episodes with chills and sweating. It is generally milder than falciparum malaria but can relapse months or years later if not properly treated. Early diagnosis and complete treatment are essential to prevent recurring infections.
Common symptoms
fever with chills
headache
sweating
body ache
fatigue
nausea
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | ओवेल मलेरिया · बुखार · मलेरिया ज्वर · कंपकंपी के साथ बुखार |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | ஓவேல் மலேரியா · காய்ச்சல் · குளிர் நடுக்கம் · மலேரியா நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಓವೇಲ್ ಮಲೇರಿಯಾ · ಜ್ವರ · ನಡುಕ ಜ್ವರ · ಮಲೇರಿಯಾ ರೋಗ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఓవేల్ మలేరియా · జ్వరం · వణుకు జ్వరం · మలేరియా జబ్బు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ওভেল ম্যালেরিয়া · জ্বর · কাঁপুনি জ্বর · ম্যালেরিয়া রোগ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | ओव्हल मलेरिया · ताप · थरथरत्या तापासह · मलेरिया रोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ઓવેલ મલેરિયા · તાવ · ધ્રુજારી તાવ · મલેરિયા રોગ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Plasmodium ovale malaria?
fever with chills, headache, sweating, body ache, fatigue, nausea.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Plasmodium ovale malaria common in India?
This condition is commonly seen in Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha and is more prevalent during monsoon, post-monsoon season.
How serious is Plasmodium ovale malaria?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 24 hours.
Related conditions
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.
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