Vector-borne Diseases
Unspecified malaria
Serious
ICD-10: B54 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: मलेरिया · தமிழ்: மலேரியா · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮಲೇರಿಯಾ · తెలుగు: మలేరియా · বাংলা: ম্যালেরিয়া · मराठी: मलेरिया · ગુજરાતી: મલેરિયા
About this condition
Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease causing recurring fever, chills, and sweating, common across many parts of India especially during and after monsoons. When the exact type of malaria parasite is not identified, it is called unspecified malaria. Prompt testing and treatment are critical to prevent complications.
Common symptoms
fever
chills
sweating
headache
body pain
fatigue
vomiting
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | मलेरिया · बुखार · कंपकंपी · ज्वर |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | மலேரியா · காய்ச்சல் · குளிர் நடுக்கம் · மலேரியா ஜுரம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಮಲೇರಿಯಾ · ಜ್ವರ · ನಡುಕ · ಮಲೇರಿಯಾ ಜ್ವರ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | మలేరియా · జ్వరం · వణుకు · మలేరియా జ్వరం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ম্যালেরিয়া · জ্বর · কাঁপুনি · ম্যালেরিয়া জ্বর |
| Marathi (मराठी) | मलेरिया · ताप · थरथर कापणे · मलेरियाचा ताप |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | મલેરિયા · તાવ · ધ્રુજારી · મલેરિયા તાવ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Unspecified malaria?
fever, chills, sweating, headache, body pain, fatigue.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Unspecified malaria common in India?
This condition is commonly seen in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and is more prevalent during monsoon, post-monsoon season.
How serious is Unspecified malaria?
Severity is classified as Serious. 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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