Essay: The Severity of the Disease
The severity of the disease, the species of Malaria causing parasite and the part of the world that the infection was gotten from determines the treatment of Malaria. Other factors such as weight, age and pregnancy status usually limit the available options for treatment. Mild Malaria can be treated by oral medication while severe cases may require intravenous drug and fluid treatments in hospital. A drug such as quinine has been used for the treatment of Malaria. Other more effective and friendly drugs have been developed for the same.