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Testing for malariaThe period between the bite of an infected mosquito and the onset of the illness is usually seven to 21 days, but the period may be longer if anti-malaria drugs were taken.
When tests are done to determine the possibility of malaria infection, it is important to keep in mind that a negative test result does not rule out the possibility of malaria. Repeated tests may be required were there are even the smallest amount of doubt. When testing for malaria is done the test results can be influenced by the duration of the illness the concentration of malaria parasites in the blood as well as the expertise of the lab technician and the methodology used in the test procedure. Although anti-malarial drugs are not a 100% guarantee in preventing the disease, it does help if the person is infected by malaria and a milder and less severe infection is experienced. A local legend states that taking anti-malarial drugs hide the symptoms of malaria, but this is simply a myth. Types of tests to determine malaria infections
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