Which part of the body does malaria affect?

Image attribution-by Mikael Häggström via Wikimedia Commons> The disease Malaria affects the whole body as well as specific organs as shown in the above image. read more

The disease Malaria affects the whole body as well as specific organs as shown in the above image. There can also be mild jaundice and anaemia resulting from the loss of red blood cells. Red blood cells are ruptured by the parasites that cause malaria. Complications from malaria can also affect multiple organs. read more

Malaria has a number of effects on the body. The parasite passes from the blood (where it enters via the bite of an infected mosquito) into the liver, where it reproduces and changes form. read more

If you are bitten by a mosquito that is carrying malaria you may experience symptoms like sweating, fever, gastrointestinal illness, chills, jaundice and/or flu-like symptoms. If you travel to countries with warm climates affected by malaria, protect yourself. read more