Malaria Diagnosis in Delhi
Both P. vivax and P. falciparum malaria occur in Delhi. At Dashvanth Healthcare Delhi we offer: Peripheral Blood Smear (gold standard, 1–2 hours), Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT, 15–20 min, 90–95% sensitivity for P. falciparum), and Malaria PCR.
Symptoms
- Cyclical fever with rigors
- Severe headache and body aches
- Nausea, vomiting
- Anaemia and jaundice in severe cases
Treatment
- P. vivax: Chloroquine + Primaquine 14 days
- P. falciparum: ACT (Artemether-Lumefantrine)
- Severe malaria: IV Artesunate (hospital)
Malaria testing at Dashvanth Healthcare Delhi: 011-41670042.
