Your doctor will be able to diagnose malaria. During your appointment, your doctor will review your health history, including any recent travel to tropical climates. A physical exam will also be performed. Your doctor will be able to determine if you have an enlarged spleen or liver. If you have symptoms of malaria, your doctor may order additional blood tests to confirm your diagnosis. These tests will show:
whether you have malaria
what type of malaria you have
if your infection is caused by a parasite that’s resistant to certain types of drugs
if the disease has caused anemia
if the disease has affected your vital organs