The highest incidence of malaria is in the three hill districts of Bangladesh and in Chittagong and Cox's Bazar. Tourists visiting the region are more likely to be infected with malaria than residents. This is because people living in malaria-prone areas have a slightly higher resistance to malaria than others. Malaria fever does not last forever. Once left comes another time. That is why it becomes difficult to diagnose this fever in children. The mother of the child often does not understand that the fever came when she was not with the child . Although living in a malaria-prone area, no normal immunity against malaria is visible in six-year-old children and pregnant mothers. Ridwanur Rahman Professor , Medicine , Malaria Researcher , Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College , Dhaka Source: Dainik Prothom Alo , September 05 , 2012 What are the symptoms of malaria fever ? Malaria is caused by the bite of a mosquito that carries the germs of Plasmodium , Oval or any of the germs of malaria. Symptoms of malaria: Common symptoms of malaria are chills and chills. It is more common in adults. Children often have abdominal cramps with fever , respiratory problems, etc. Fever with shivering is not noticed in children from six months to five years. Instead, itching , drowsiness , loss of appetite , vomiting , headache , high fever, etc. occur. When people over the age of five are infected with malaria, they first experience chills and chills , then the fever gradually increases to 105 Fahrenheit. With severe headache and then fever with sweating, the patient feels very weak. Falciparum malaria can be frightening and complex from the beginning. Symptoms of complications include convulsions , shortness of breath , anemia , decreased urination , bleeding with urination , and coma. Early Danger Signals In malaria sufferers, it is important to contact a doctor immediately if you notice any of the following symptoms: Excessive aversion to water or food , frequent vomiting , convulsions and drowsiness or fainting, and extreme fatigue in the patient. Diagnosis The best way to diagnose malaria germs is through blood tests. If malaria is suspected, the patient's blood can be tested at any time. However, it must be done before starting the medication. If nothing is found in the first test , the test should be done for three consecutive days. In addition to the microscope, malaria antigens are now being tested. Such tests take less time. In 2014, 98 countries were infected with malaria , and 3.3 billion people are at risk. Ninety percent of malaria deaths worldwide are in Africa. But the hope is that the death rate from malaria has dropped by 54 percent. In the last one decade, the number of victims has come down to three quarters. In 2013, Azerbaijan and Sri Lanka were able to prevent malaria infections. Argentina , Armenia , Egypt , Iraq , Kyrgyzstan , Morocco and Oman have also been able to reduce malaria rates to zero. It is said that prevention is better than cure. Malaria can be easily prevented by taking some precautions. Such as: using mosquito nets and spraying pesticides on the walls of the house. If there is any jungle around the house, keep it clean and tidy. Necessary steps should be taken after talking to the doctor two-three months before visiting the malaria prone area. If necessary, take medicine. Four weeks after returning from there, you have to take prophylactic medicine as per the doctor's advice. Malaria can be treated with certain medications. However, the medicine must be taken on the advice of a doctor. Oral or intravenous medications , such as chloroquine , quinine sulfate , hydroxy chloroquine , mefloquine , sulfadoxine, and pyrimethamine. Source: Beshto.com