Pathogen & Disease
What family genus does malaria come from?
Plasmodium
Where is malaria most commonly at?
Africa
What factor(s) can increase cases of malaria?
Mosquitos and parasites resistance
Control programs breakdown
Unstable politics and economics
What is the name of the initiative created to fight against malaria?
System-wide initiative on malaria and agriculture (SIMA)
Malaria is spread by both the male and female Anopheles mosquito. T/F?
False. Only the females
How long does it take for symptoms to appear?
9-14 days
What is the zoonotic strain called?
P. knowlesi
What are the four types of human Malaria?
P.vivax
P. malariae
P. ovale
P. falciparum