Malaria in General
History
Prevention & Meds
Signs & Symptoms/Classification
STSE
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What is the cause of Malaria?
Protozoans.
100
How long has P Falciparum malaria existed for?
50, 000 to 100, 000
100
Two easy ways to prevent malaria
Bugs spray and Bed/Mosquito Nets.
100
When do the signs and symptoms occur after an infection?
8-25 days after an infection
100
How many US dollars does Malaria cost Africa a year?
12 billion US dollars
200
What type does Malaria belong to?
Plasmodium type.
200
When did population start to grow?
10, 000 years ago.
200
How many weeks before should you take the meds before arriving.
1-2 weeks.
200
What is a classic symptom?
Paroxysm
200
What is the percentage of hospital admissions for malaria in africa?
30-50 %
300
What is the main animal that passes the disease on?
Mosquitos.
300
What does Mala ria mean?
Bad air.
300
How many weeks should you take the meds after you leave?
4 weeks.
300
What are the 2 categories of classification?
Severe and Uncomplicated
300
What Technology is used to an organisms genes and DNA?
Genetic Engineering Technologies
400
What is the name of the female mosquito that passes this disease on?
Anopheles.
400
What does Malaria possibly have do with the Roman Empire?
May have been a factor in the decline of the Roman Empire.
400
Name 2 of 3 meds you can take to prevent.
Chloroquine, Mefloquine, or Malarone + Atovoquone.
400
Name 4 signs of "severe" Malaria
Decreased Consciousness Low blood pressure Breathing problems Kidney failure Inability to feed Significant weakness Circulatory shock -------------- Any of the above ^
400
What season is malaria season?
Rainy Season
500
What organ in the body does Malaria infect?
Liver.
500
Why was the disease called marsh fever before?
It's association with swamps and marshlands.
500
Name 4 symptoms of Malaria.
I will tell you if the answer is correct.
500
What does role does humidity play in malaria infections?
Gives them more opportunity to carry malaria infections from one person to another.
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