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Does Malaria Give You A High Or Low Grade Fever?

Does malaria give you a high or low grade fever?
I'm living in Rwanda in the midst of a large mosquito population. I've been taking malarone but have developed flu like symptoms over the past week with fatigue, loss of appetite, and a low grade fever.
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Yes, malaria can give rise to high grade fever but it seems u r having flu - mostly viral infection. Get done CBC.
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Does Malaria Give You A High Or Low Grade Fever?

Yes, malaria can give rise to high grade fever but it seems u r having flu - mostly viral infection. Get done CBC.