Malaria Diagnosis and Prognosis

Malaria Diagnosis and Prognosis: To diagnose malaria only on the basis of symptoms is difficult. Diagnosis of malaria is generally made by examining a sample of blood to be smeared on glass slides. These blood smears will be stained with special chemicals and examined for Plasmodium parasites. Blood tests will be done to find out whether malaria has affected levels of red blood cells and platelets. In US, most people with malaria have an excellent prognosis if they are treated properly with antimalarial drugs. Without treatment, malaria can become life threatening, particularly P. falciparum. This section explains you how malaria infection is diagnosed and what is the prognosis of Malaria?