How Long Does Recovery From Malaria Take?

Posted on Thu, 22 Sep 2016

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Question : Hello Doc,
Yesterday I was diagonised with malaria. How long will it take to get cured?
How long should I take leave from office? What medications would you prefer?

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query.

Malaria takes 1-2 weeks and it depends on patient immunity and treatment.
You can take 2 weeks leave, Because post malarial infection most of the patients get dizziness,fatigue,arthritis on & off for 1 month.
Now a days chloroquine is preferred for malaria.

Get back if any query.

Regards,
Dr VSK

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (39 minutes later)

Hello Doc ,

Thanks for the quick reply .

My company takes infections very seriously . How long will I remain infectious to others? One or two weeks?

I am worried about any possible long term consequences? Please enlighten

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
good health.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query.

Malaria is not air borne or contagious disease,so you can go to office if you are fine.
Malaria doesn't any long term consequences.
Resting at home is to improve your immunity and general condition.

Get back if any query.

Regards,
Dr VSK

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (9 minutes later)

Hi Doc,

Thanks a lot for the amazingly fast response.

How long will it take for symptoms like fever and chills to be cured?

Are vomiting normal and how long will they last?

Thanks a lot :-)

Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query.

If you have started treatment,then it will take 1 week.
Nausea and vomiting are general symptoms in malaria.
It depends on your immunity.

Regards,
Dr VSK

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar