A member asked:

Why does malaria cause diarrhea?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Adaptive: Malaria is a disease caused by parasites and transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. There can sometimes be vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, and yellowing (jaundice) of the skin. The vomiting, diarrhea, and coughing are, in part, an effort by the body (in its infinite wisdom) to rid itself of the parasite, which has taken up residence inside the body, where it wreaks havoc.

Answered 7/26/2018

6.1k views

Thank

Does not : Diarrhea is not a feature of malaria.

Answered 7/27/2018

296 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Will eating peas cause diarrhea in a child?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Does the common cold typically cause diarrhea as a symptom?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What causes uncontrollable diarrhea when a colonoscopy is clear?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Hi! I just had a quick question...can not eating cause diarrhea?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more