Malaria can potentiate the anemia of pregnancy, and cause acute renal insufficiency and hypoglycemia in P. falciparum infections. It is associated with increased numbers of abortions, miscarriages, stillbirths, and neonatal deaths. Malaria in Children In non-immune children, the initial attack can vary widely. Common symptoms include drowsiness, anorexia, thirst, headache, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Convulsions are frequent, and cerebral malaria is the most frequent complication.
Anemia is a complication with repeated infections.
Children living in endemic areas develop limited immunity. Symptoms are milder and more difficult to detect. They include low-grade anemia, restlessness, loss of appetite, weariness, sweating, and intermittent fever. The University of Iowa. All rights reserved.