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Malaria is one of the most common infectious diseases across the globe and one of the most momentous tasks faced by public health systems in most (1) ______ countries. According to the latest World Malaria report, by the World Health Organization (WHO) there were (2) ______ cases of malaria in 2021 as compared to (3) ______ cases in 2020. The (4) ______ in the number of cases is not only troubling but also alarming. While some cases show (5) ______, some could end in an individual’s (6) ______. The same study also revealed that the estimated number of malaria deaths stood at (7) ______ in 2021.

Having said that, in grave conditions, malaria could also lead to (8) ______. Although not related to the type of malaria (9) ______, the disease can cause overall (10) ______ to the body and organs in the lungs, kidneys, and (11) ______. Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a (12) ______ of malaria and could occur in around (13) ______ of patients with (14) ______ disease. AKI caused due to malaria damages the kidneys leading to (15) ______ and subsequent inflammation alongside other major (16) ______ discomforts.

So, what leads to the complication of developing AKI in a (17) ______ individual? Firstly, AKI in severe malaria is caused by acute (18) ______ and is defined by a rise in (19) ______ or a decrease in (20) ______. In adults with severe malaria, AKI develops in up to 40% of patients, whereas in children, the (21) ______ is historically reported at approximately 10%.

At the (22) ______, symptoms may be mild ranging from lower (23) ______, higher WBC count, lower (24) ______, elevated ESR, total and direct (25) ______, AST, ALP, lower serum sodium, and higher serum potassium and can progress to severe symptoms like anaemia, (26) ______, jaundice and acute kidney injury. Secondly, the symptoms vary from individual to individual as does the severity of the condition. Seeking (27) ______ and tests can help (28) ______ the infection and help the individual (29) ______ to the ideal state of being.

Looking at the growing incidence of Malaria and its impact on the kidneys, the most important step in case of these (30) ______ is finding knowledgeable (31) ______, because such situations need to be tackled extremely carefully. Malaria can cause (32) ______ of kidneys leading to the build-up of fluid or body waste or (33) ______ and individuals can require (34) ______. Individuals who suffer from kidney issues and get malaria are prone to (35) ______ as a complication. It could also lead to anaemia.

That being said, it is also undeniable that there exists a (36) ______ in several countries, which needs to be bridged, more importantly, AKI caused due to Malaria. Although Malaria is common, its (37) ______ however are not. These complications are (38) ______ in cases and need to be brought to the attention which can help with early diagnosis and (39) ______ in the vulnerable population.

As we move into a fast-paced world, it is important to (40) ______ one’s health by having regular check-ups to check for any (41) ______ (if any) and take precautions accordingly. These tests also draw attention to any complications that might lead to (42) ______.

Kidney disease remains a huge burden on society and it is estimated that about (43) ______ of the (44) ______ has some form of kidney disease; (45) ______ people get afflicted with severe kidney disease which is medically referred to as (46) ______ every year and very unfortunately over (47) ______ of them die due to lack of access and affordability of (48) ______ in the form of (49) ______ or transplantation. These staggering numbers should draw attention to the big problem we face today before it paves the way for a (50) ______ of kidney diseases.