Malaria

Malarial parasite spreads Malaria through infected mosquito. United States almost wiped out  with this deadly disease. Countries with warm climate is prone to the spread of malaria. The risk factor is high for developing countries with warm climate.

Types of Malaria

Four different types of malaria caused by four related parasites

•  Plasmodium falciparum

•  P. vivax,

• P. ovale

• P. malariae. Infection with P. falciparum

The most deadly type occurs in Africa south of the Sahara Desert.

Malaria symptoms 

• Chills

• Flu-

• Fever

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Jaundice

The disease can be life-threatening. You can treat malaria with medicines.

Malaria can be prevented

 When traveling to malaria-prone regions

• Use Mosquito Nets

• Wear insect repellent with DEET

• Cover up

Is malaria a contagious disease?

No. Malaria is not a contagious disease. It will not spread from person to person. It is not sexually transmitted. It will not get from casual contact with malaria-infected people, such as sitting next to someone who has malaria.

What is the treatment for malaria?

Malaria can be cured with prescription drugs. The type of drugs and length of treatment depend on the type of malaria, where the person was infected, their age, whether they are pregnant, and how sick they are at the start of treatment.
 

References & Research

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