malaria

The malaria

Daniel Navarro 3F

What is malaria?

Malaria is a a serious disease caused by a parasite that commonly infects a certain type of mosquito which feeds on humans.

If it isn’t treated, malaria can cause severe health problems such as seizures, brain damage...

CAUSES

Generally, the Anopheles mosquito is the principal disease carrier of Plasmodium parasites. By its bite, all parasites are transferred to the bloodstream of a person.

In rare cases, pregnant women can transfer the disease to their children during the birth. Malaria can be passed through blood transfusions and organ donations, too.

HeadacheFatigue Nausea Vomiting Chills Fever Muscle Aches

SYMPTOMS:

HEALTHY HABITS

POSSIBLE TREATMENTS

• There is a vaccine for malaria.
• The preferred oral treatment is artemether because of its fast action.
• Other oral options include atovaquone, quinine, and oral clindamycin and tetracyclines antibiotics.

Treat clothing, mosquito nets or sleeping bags with permethrin

Wear long pants and long sleeves

Apply mosquito repellent with DEET (diethyltoluamide) to exposed skin.

CONCLUSION

The malaria is a contagious disease that attacks the bloodstream caused by a parasite and transported by mosquitos. Most common in tropical and subtropical areas. BIBLIOGRAPHY: