Cheryl Tweedy Being Treated For Malaria in London Hospital

Cheryl Cole (Cheryl Tweedy), Who Collapsed at a Photoshoot in North London Over the Weekend, is Being Treated For Malaria

According to the Telegraph, she contracted the disease while on a holiday in Tanzania last month and is now being treated in London's Cromwell hospital. 

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Her rumored boyfriend Derek Hough is said to be at her side. 

She has pulled out of all work commitments for the rest of the week and is expected to make a full recovery. 

Malaria is not considered life-threatening for those who have access to treatment but thousands of people and some reports say more, die from malaria in Africa every year due to lack of access to proper medical supplies. 

Malaria is caused by the parasite plasmodium, which is transmitted in the bites of mosquitoes that are infected with the disease. 

Cole split from husband Ashley Cole earlier this year.