Problem

Falciparum malaria

Other Names:
Malignant tertian malaria
Estivo-autumnal malaria
Quotidian malaria
Subtertian malaria
Tropical malaria
Pernicious malaria
Nature:

Malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum can lead to death if not treated promptly.

Broader Problems:
Malaria
Subject(s):
Climatology Tropical zones
Medicine Cancer
Medicine Specific diseases
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
20.11.2019 – 17:26 CET