Question: what is the difference between uncomplicated and severe malaria?
Answer: Malaria is usually classified as asymptomatic, uncomplicated or severe. Asymptomatic malaria can be caused by all Plasmodium species; the patient has circulating parasites but no symptoms. Uncomplicated malaria can be caused by all Plasmodium species. Symptoms generally occur 7-10 days after the initial mosquito bite.