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A member asked:

My son has just returned from mozambique and has flu symptoms - im worried it may be malaria but he was only there for 5 days today - is it too soon ?

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A little: It may be on the early side for malaria to emerge but both malaria and flu are readily detected by simple tests. Treatment guided by results can benefit either.

Answered 12/16/2017

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