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Malaria

(Figure 1) Finkel , Elizabeth.  Scientists Find a New Way to Exploit and Attack Malaria . 2012. SmithsonianWeb . 26 Feb 2013. <http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/Scientists-Find-a-New-Way-to-Exploit-and-Attack-Malaria-165589756.html>. Malaria. By: Cheyenne Mauck

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Malaria

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  1. (Figure 1) Finkel, Elizabeth. Scientists Find a New Way to Exploit and Attack Malaria. 2012. SmithsonianWeb. 26 Feb 2013. <http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/Scientists-Find-a-New-Way-to-Exploit-and-Attack-Malaria-165589756.html>. Malaria By: Cheyenne Mauck Karlie Williamson Audrey Nolte Period 13/14 February 26, 2013

  2. Discription and Transmission • Malaria is an infection caused by parasites transmitted by mosquito bites. (See figure 1). • (Figure 1) • Eckert, Kathryn. Mosquito Bite Itch. 2012. Ross Lab, Pittsburg. Web. 25 Feb 2013. <http://www.rosslab.neurobio.pitt.edu/mb i/>.

  3. Where did Malaria start? • Malaria originated in Africa.

  4. Symptoms of Malaria Fever, chills, headaches, sweating, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, dry cough, muscle or back pain, and an enlarged spleen.

  5. History • “Malaria has been known to mankind for thousands of years. Around 7,000-12,000 years ago with increase in temperatures in Africa, rise in humidity creating new water sources and the start of agriculture in the Middle East and North East Africa there were several water bodies and pools of water.” (Mandal).

  6. Treatment of Malaria • According to the CDC the treatment of malaria depends on many factors such as: disease severity, species of malaria parasite causing the infection, and where in the world the infection was transferred. Additional factors include age, weight, and pregnancy status may limit the available options for malaria treatment. • 2 characteristics help determine the probability that the organism is resistant to certain antimalarial drugs. ("Center of Disease Control")

  7. Works Cited • Eckert, Kathryn. Mosquito Bite Itch. 2012. Ross Lab, Pittsburg. Web. 25 Feb 2013. <http://www.rosslab.neurobio.pitt.edu/mb i/>. • Mandal, Ananya. "Malaria History." News Medical. AZoNetwork, n.d. Web. 25 Feb 2013. • , ed. "Malaria ." Center of Disease Control. USA.gov, 9 Aug 2012. Web. 25 Feb 2013. • Finkel, Elizabeth. Scientists Find a New Way to Exploit and Attack Malaria. 2012. SmithsonianWeb. 26 Feb 2013. <http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/Scientists-Find-a-New-Way-to-Exploit-and-Attack-Malaria-165589756.html

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