Why is malaria dangerous?

If untreated within 24 hours of the symptoms showing up, it can be a very serious and life threatening disease because of the following complications:
• Severe anaemia caused due to the red blood cells being destroyed.
• Jaundice
• Dehydration
• Cerebral malaria: the infected red blood cells block the vessels in the brain and lead to seizures and coma and eventually death if not treated.
• Very low BP leading to ‘shock’
• Liver failure
• Kidney failure
These symptoms can be more severe in pregnant females, babies and the elderly.

Jaundice, Dehydration, Cerebral malaria, Low BP, Liver failure, Kidney failure