Where is better to go in Vietnam?

Question

have a friend who was in Border Thailand and Cambodia, he stayed for a night there, and he was bitten by mosquito, i think he wasn't bitten just one time maybe more. After that, he was traveling normaly with out symptoms, but nowadays he stars to feel not as well, he feels weak (debil in spanish) with headache, this kind of symptoms is for the last three days, it isn't getting worse. He was bitten 7 days ago. I'm worry if this is a case of malaria, cuz i know is dangerous. Do you think this is a case of malaria?. What should he does?. Actually he is in South of Vietnam, if it is better to go to the hospital, where is better in Vietnam?..... PD: he didn't take pills before go to travel, could he does it now?, this pill will be ok if its malaria? he isn't american.... Thank you a lot for your suggestion, oppinions

Answer 1

If he's in Ho Chi Minh city, it is not difficult to find a suitable hospital. He may come to Saigon Central hospital (near Ben Thanh Market) or Chợ Rẫy Hospital. Most hospitals are located around District 5. If he has more money, check out Columbia Asia Hospital in Phan Đăng Lưu Road or FV Hospital (Saigon South Area).

Good luck and take care!

Answer 2

I don't know much about malaria but I had it when I was a child.If your friend has headache and a fever for more than 3 days,he should go to see a doctor-maybe at a clinic. Then,if he isn't better,I think he must be taken to any hospital in VN.