The evening before the test, 4 tablets are taken with 8 ounces of a clear liquid every 15 minutes for a total of 5 doses (20 tablets total). The next morning, about 3 to 5 hours before the test, another 3 doses of 4 tablets are taken at 15 minute intervals (12 tablets total).
Cerebral malaria. In rare cases, malaria can affect the brain. This is known as cerebral malaria and it can cause your brain to swell, sometimes leading to permanent brain damage. It can also cause seizures (fits) or coma (a state of unconsciousness).
Malaria is caused by the plasmodium parasite. The parasite can be spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. There are many different types of plasmodium parasite, but only five types cause malaria in humans.These are:1  Plasmodium falciparum â mainly found in Africa, it is the most common type of malaria parasite and is responsible for most malaria deaths worldwide. 2  Plasmodium vivax â mainly found in Asia and South America.here are many different types of plasmodium parasite, but only five types cause malaria in humans. These are: 1  Plasmodium falciparum â mainly found in Africa, it is the most common type of malaria parasite and is responsible for most malaria deaths worldwide.