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Malaria

Malaria is a parasitic blood disease, where the parasites are transmitted to human through bites of infected mosquitoes. The symptoms are fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, sweating, and abdominal pain. The first line drugs used to treat malaria are Artemether-Lumefantrine and Artesunate-Amodiaquine (ACTs).

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I want to take a malaria shot to prevent malaria. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am worried about getting malaria on my upcoming trip to a country where it is very common. I heard there is a shot to prevent it, and I want to know more. Can you tell me about this malaria shot? How well it works, and if it has any harmful effects. Also, where can I get it? Can I ju...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The malaria vaccine is widely available in all countries. It is effective and efficient and covers 100 % protection against malaria. No side effects have been reported so far. You can go to your regular clinic and take it. You can check out the country's local infectious...  Read Full »

I have persistent headaches after a fever. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 22-year-old woman and am not on any medications except some Ibuprofen to get rid of a persistent headache. I have been feeling bad for more than a month now with no signs of a full recovery anytime soon. It started with simple fatigue, which I found odd. That developed into mild ...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, you have the following diagnosis: acute malaria with possible typhoid complications. Please do a malaria and typhoid test and please take the following: Tablet Acetaminophen 500 mg thric...  Read Full »

Could my flu-like symptoms be related to COVID-19 or HIV?

Query: Hello doctor, I recently had a severe flu-like illness about a week ago, which included a persistent sensation of mucus in my throat. I took some over-the-counter medication and felt better. However, a few days ago, I experienced a lot of stress, and for the past two days, I have been feeling weak...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I want to reassure you that I am here to provide you with the best care possible. In relation to your symptoms, you have been diagnosed with malaria along with an upper respiratory tract infection. Have you undergone a PCR test to rule out COVID-19? I suggest you t...  Read Full »

My 77-year-old grandmother has had body pain and intermittent fever for the past two weeks. She started having severe white discharge. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,My grandmother, who is 77 years old, has not been feeling well for the past two weeks. She had body pain and intermittent fever. She started having severe white discharge today. The discharge is thick in consistency. We do not have any idea about this. This is the first time she has h...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. Regarding the symptoms you mentioned, your grandmother has malaria with chlamydia infection. I suggest that she take the following: 1. Gyno-daktarin Vaginal capsule (Miconazole nitrate 400 mg) twice daily....  Read Full »

I have cramp-like stomach pain, back pain, and leg pain but my period is delayed. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, I have cramp-like stomach pain, back pain, and leg pain but my period is delayed. What to do? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. It seems you have developed malaria with delayed menses. I suggest you do a prothrombin time (PT) test. If negative, then you take the following: 1. Tablet Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) 500 mg thrice daily. 2. Tablet Omeprazole (antac...  Read Full »

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