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MALARIA

MALARIA. An infection . Basics:. An infection caused by parasites Female anopheles mosquitos act as vectors They transfer this infection from one person to another Majorly affected cells are RED BLOOD CELLS Mostly seen in tropic and sub-tropic regions

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MALARIA

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  1. MALARIA An infection

  2. Basics: • An infection caused by parasites • Female anopheles mosquitos act as vectors • They transfer this infection from one person to another • Majorly affected cells are RED BLOOD CELLS • Mostly seen in tropic and sub-tropic regions • Infection spreads during moist and humid times like rainy season

  3. Types: There are 5 types of malaria depending on the type of Plasmodium • P.falciparum • P.ovale • P.vivax • P.malariae •  Plasmodium knowlesi(rare)

  4. Symptoms: • Shaking chills • Fever • Headache • Anemia • Sweating • Vomiting • Muscle pains

  5. Causes: DIRECT METHODS: • A mosquito bites an infected person and gets infected • This mosquito bites another uninfected person and transfers the infection INDIRECT METHODS: • Mother to fetus transmission • Using infected needles • Through blood transfusions

  6. Other complications: There are other complications caused because of MALARIA • BLACKWATER FEVER : release of haemoglobin into the urine • ANAEMIA : rupture of RED BLOOD CELLS • KIDNEY FAILURE : because of haemoglobin going through kidneys

  7. Rupture of RED BLOOD CELLS

  8. Diagnosis: Blood tests can show if you have been infected by malarial parasites and help in your treatment by determining • Whether you have malaria • What type of malaria • If your vital organs have been affected by malaria

  9. Prevention better than cure • USING NETS: bed nets especially those sprayed with insecticides are helpful • SPRAYING: spraying mosquito repellents or insecticides can keep mosquitos away • Sterile needles: making sure your doctor uses sterile needles • Cleanliness: keep your surroundings clean. Mosquitos wont breed there.

  10. Facts about malaria • The CDC estimates that there are 300-500 million cases of malaria each year, and more than 1 million people die from it. • In some areas of the world, mosquitoes that carry malaria have developed resistance to insecticides. • Parasites have developed resistance to some antibiotics. • Malaria, especially Falciparum malaria, is a medical emergency that requires a hospital stay.

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