Malaria

A healthcare provider will examine you and ask about your symptoms and travel history. It’s important to let them know what countries you’ve visited recently so they can clearly understand your risk.

Your provider will take a sample of your blood and send it to a lab to see if you have Plasmodium parasites. The blood test will tell your provider if you have malaria and will also identify the Plasmodium species. They’ll use this information to determine the right treatment.