Malaria vs. Typhoid: How to Tell the Difference
Both malaria and typhoid can cause fever, fatigue, and weakness, but the treatment is not the same. The key is to pay attention to the pattern of symptoms and get tested early.
What to look for
- Malaria often comes with chills, sweating, body aches, and a recurring fever pattern.
- Typhoid more commonly causes sustained fever, stomach pain, constipation or diarrhea, and general weakness.
- If the fever lasts more than a day or two, or is getting worse, book a specialist review.
In Nigeria, many people have overlapping symptoms, so self-diagnosis is risky. A specialist can order the right tests and recommend the correct treatment for your situation.