evidences to say malaria as sever malaria

1. Severe malaria is typically characterized by the presence of one or more of the following clinical symptoms: altered mental status, seizures, respiratory distress, severe anemia, jaundice, renal failure, shock, or hypoglycemia.

2. Laboratory findings such as severe thrombocytopenia, metabolic acidosis, hyperparasitemia, or evidence of end organ dysfunction (such as liver or kidney failure) may also indicate severe malaria.

3. Severe malaria can lead to life-threatening complications such as cerebral malaria, severe dehydration, and multi-organ failure if not treated promptly and appropriately.

4. Patients with severe malaria often require hospitalization and intravenous anti-malarial medications to manage their symptoms and prevent complications.

5. The World Health Organization defines severe malaria as malaria with one or more of the following criteria: impaired consciousness or unconsciousness, prostration, respiratory distress, multiple convulsions, acidosis, severe anemia, or jaundice.