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Would malaria infection create breathing difficulty?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

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Not initially: That would be an uncommon symptom initially, though it could occur eventually with severe malaria, since people who are severely anemic (which can be a consequence of malaria) breathe more rapidly to compensate for their anemia.

Answered 12/30/2013

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