Causes, Transmission, Pathogenesis
How is Malaria Transmitted from one person to another?
It is transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito bite.
Where in the world is malaria most common?
Africa
What is one way to prevent the disease?
Taking anti-Malarial medication under the provision of a doctor, using mosquito Repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants in areas where the disease is common.
What causes Malaria?
Plasmodium Parasites
Name one thing that makes a person at a higher risk of severe Malaria?
pregnancy, weakened immune system, Travel or live in a place where the disease is widely spread.
What is one way Malaria can be diagnosed?
Blood test, Rapid Diagnostics tests
How many types of Plasmodium parasites can infect humans?
What age group are accounted for the majority of death from the disease?
Kids under the age of 5
How does Malaria antibiotics work?
The drugs kill malaria parasite while they are in the liver or blood cell before the parasites get out of control
What are 2 symptoms of the disease?
Fever, chills. Headaches, Vomiting, seizures, difficulty breathing, fatigue, and confusion
In which two countries was the disease first reported?
Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt
What are Artemisinin-Based combination therapies (ACTs)?
What are the first cells that the parasites target after entering the body?
Hepatocytes (or liver cells)