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Malaria Overview%u2022 History of travel to Africa%u2022 Intermittent fevers with rigors%u2022 Headache, malaise, cough, myalgia%u2022 Gastrointestinal upset%u2022 Hepatosplenomegaly%u2022 JaundiceKey Features:%u2022 Microscopy of thick and thin blood film (most accurate)%u2022 Full blood count: may show anemia and thrombocytopenia%u2022 Rapid diagnostic test (adjunct to blood films)Investigations:%u2022 Prophylaxis does not prevent all malaria casesImportant Note:
