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May 12, 2026
A malaria blood test test is an important one to have, whether you have malaria or not. Especially if you are travelling to a malaria prone area or returning from one.
Malaria is a very serious disease caused by a parasite that is transmitted by infected mosquitoes. Even though malaria in the UK is considered to be an “imported” disease.
The majority of cases are acquired by people returning from countries where malaria is endemic. It is estimated a total of 2004 malaria cases were reported in the UK in 2023. This is considered a pre-pandemic level.
Plus, nearly half of all malaria cases in the UK (about 47%) were reported in London. Therefore getting a malaria test matters.
If you are recently dealing with high fever, chills, or sweating that keeps coming back, it is always a good idea to get tested. Also, if you are experiencing heavy sweating, headaches, unusual tiredness, weakness, or muscle aches on a more frequent basis, consider getting tested. Other signs to watch for include muscle pain, diarrhea, yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), and kidney problems.
If you are planning to visit (or have visited) malaria-endemic areas, a test is a must, especially if you have started to develop symptoms. Also pregnant women and children are at higher risk of severe malaria in general and thus should get tested promptly if they show symptoms.
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You usually do not need to do anything special to prepare for a malaria blood test
This is a very simple blood test that is quick and should only take a few minutes
If malaria parasites are not detected, there is probably no treatment needed. If malaria is detected, your doctor will prescribe treatment
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