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What do you do if you come down with malaria?
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Treat immediately: See an infectious disease specialist immediately. Go to an emergency room if you can't be seen same day. Malaria can be serious and even fatal very quickly.
Answered 1/30/2015
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Immediate Tx: Please seek immediate treatment as this can be a life threatening infection. Good luck.
Answered 1/5/2019
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