Demographic
Name a country where Malaria is commonly found in.
All of South America (Except for Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay), all of Southeast Asia, Most African nations.
What is a flu-like symptom similarly caused by Malaria?
Chills, headaches, muscle aches, and fatigue.
Is there an approved US Malaria Vaccine?
No. The only vaccine made has been centralized in India and not foreign-approved.
Is Malaria a chronic or genetic disease?
No. Malaria is an infectious disease.
Is Malaria an airborne disease?
No. It can only be transmitted by the infection of an infected mosquito.
What African Country has the most reported Malaria cases yearly? (Hint: Large African Country, Widely known)
Nigeria
What is a fever-like symptom similarly caused in Malaria?
Is Malaria preventable and treatable?
Yes. Antibiotics and Antiparisitcs such as Coartem may be used to stop the growth and isolate the infected cells to target and eliminate the disease from the body.
True or False: Malaria claimed the lives of over 600,000 people in the year 2021.
True. Malaria was estimated to have taken about 619,000 deaths in the year 2021.
True or False: Malaria is common within the United States.
False. There are only about 2,000 cases reported yearly within the United States.
True or False: People who live in rural areas are more susceptible to Malaria.
True. People living in rural areas often times lack the medical care plans needed to be seen by a doctor to be treated for the disease.
How long does it take to feel the first symptoms of Malaria?
A-24 hours
B-48 hours
C-A week
D-72 hours
B - 48 hours
True or False: If untreated, Malaria may last months to completely be cured.
True. If the disease is untreated the patient may be cured after months or for the disease to claim the life of the victim.
How many cases worldwide were there of Malaria in the year 2021?
A-113 million
B-247 million
C-325 million
D-286 million
B - 247 million cases were reported worldwide in 2021.
What is the method of transmission for the disease?
Mosquito bite.
What is an example of a person who is at most risk for the disease?
Young children, pregnant females, and travelers coming from areas with no malaria.
What is a common first symptom felt after being infected with malaria?
Shivering, High temperature fevers, Severe sweats or fatigue.
Does Malaria stay in your system forever?
No. If treated with the correct Antibiotics, the disease is completely treatable.
True or False: Malaria is number 5 among the most dangerous infectious diseases worldwide.
True. The disease ranks 5th due to its amount of cases worldwide and death rate yearly.
Can the disease be spread by sexual transmission?
No. The disease cannot be transmitted from person to person.
What two continents is malaria most common in?
Asia and Africa.
Malaria may cause anemia and Jaundice. What are the meanings of those two symptoms?
Anemia - Loss of red blood cells
Jaundice - Yellow coloring of the skin and eyes
How long does it take for someone to be cured of Malaria, if correct drugs are used?
About 2 weeks
True or False: Between 2 to 5% of all deaths worldwide in the 20th century were due to Malaria related infections.
True. Malaria claimed the lives of approximately 150 to 300 million people in the 20th century.
Can the disease be spread from person to person?
No. An infected female mosquito must bite someone whilst carrying the disease.