symptoms of malaria are
Malaria-symptoms, treatment and prevention. Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium. There are 5 species of Plasmodium which infect humans: 1  Plasmodium vivax. 2  Plasmodium falciparum. 3  Plasmodium malariae. 4  Plasmodium ovale. 5  Plasmodium knowlesi which is less common.igns and symptoms. Symptoms of malaria may include: 1  fever, which may come and go, or may be constant. 2  chills. 3  profuse sweating. 4  malaise (feeling of unwellness). 5  muscle and joint pain. 6  headache. 7  confusion. 8  nausea.
Definitions and symptoms. As the malaria parasites enter the blood stream they infect and destroy red blood cells. Destruction of these essential cells leads to fever and flu-like symptoms, such as chills, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.efinitions and symptoms. As the malaria parasites enter the blood stream they infect and destroy red blood cells. Destruction of these essential cells leads to fever and flu-like symptoms, such as chills, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.