Question

A person is suffering from high grade fever. Which symptoms will help to identify if he/she is suffering from Typhoid, Pneumonia or Malaria?

Hint:

Pattern of fever and associated symptoms are important clues in diagnosing infectious diseases like Typhoid, Pneumonia, and Malaria.

Answer 1

• Typhoid:
  • Sustained high fever.
  • Weakness.
  • Stomach pain and constipation.
• Pneumonia:
  • Fever with chills.
  • Cough.
  • Difficulty in breathing and chest pain.
• Malaria:
  • Recurrent high fever with chills.
  • Headache.
  • Muscle pain.
  • Sweating after fever subsides.