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Plasmodium falciparum Malaria

Plasmodium falciparum Malaria. By Raymond Rivera. The Microorganism  A parasite causes Malaria. This parasite, Plasmodium , spends most of its life in the red blood cells of humans.  There are four distinct species of the malaria parasite that affect humans: Plasmodium vivax 

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Plasmodium falciparum Malaria

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  1. Plasmodium falciparumMalaria By Raymond Rivera

  2. The Microorganism  A parasite causes Malaria. This parasite, Plasmodium, spends most of its life in the red blood cells of humans.  There are four distinct species of the malaria parasite that affect humans: Plasmodium vivax  Plasmodium malariae Plasmodium ovale Plasmodium falciparum Plasmodium falciparum is the greatest threat to public health, and also the most life- threatening. Microorganism

  3. Normal Host:Female Anopheles mosquitoes Transmission: Bite by a female Anopheles mosquito that has had contact with another individual infected with malaria. Host/Transmission

  4. Prevalence Malaria is actually a very widespread disease, infecting approximately 200-300 million people worldwide each year. Malaria normally occurs in large areas of: Demographics Central and South America Sub-Saharan Africa Indian Subcontinent Southeast Asia The Middle East  Anywhere there are mosquitoes! Prevalence and Demographics

  5. Incubation Period For most people, the malaria incubation period is between 10 days to four weeks after initial infection The malaria incubation period varies depending on the type of Plasmodium parasite responsible for the infection  Plasmodium falciparum often has a shorter incubation period Symptoms Anemia Chills Coma Convulsion Fever Headache Jaundice Muscle pain Nausea Bloody stools Sweating Vomiting     Symptoms and Incubation Period

  6. Diagnosis During a physical examination,a doctor may identify an enlarged liver or spleen. Blood smears taken at 6-12 hour intervals can confirm the diagnosis Treatment Malaria, especially falciparum malaria, is a medical emergency that will require hospitalization. Some frequently used anti-malarial medications are: Chloroquine  Quinidine Tetracycline The choice of medication depends on where you were when you were infected.             Diagnosis and Treatment

  7. Malaria is the most relevant parasitic infections in people, accounting for more than 1 million deaths a year This map shows where most deaths attributed to Malaria center The reason Africa has such a high concentration: Perfect environment for mosquitoes to thrive in (Host) Mortality

  8.                    Complications • Destruction of blood cells (hemolytic anemia) • Liver failure • Meningitis • Respiratory failure due to fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) • Rupture of the spleen, which leads to massive internal bleeding (hemorrhage)

  9.                     Prevention • It is important that you see your health care provider well before you make any trip to an area that has mosquitoes in it.  • Some useful medications to prevent malaria: • posquitoopulation, mefloquine, atovaquone/Proguanil, (Malarone), and doxycycline.

  10. Sources • Directors of Health Promotion and Education Website-http://www.dhpe.org/infect/Malaria.html •  WordNet Website-wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn • GIS Website- http://healthmap.wordpress.com/2009/05/18/indonesia-and-malaria/ • Google Health Website- https://health.google.com/health/ref/Malari • ScienceDirect Website- http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T1B-4G10642-12&_user=521817&_coverDate=04%2F29%2F2005&_rdoc=1&_fmt=high&_orig=search&_sort=d&_docanchor=&view=c&_acct=C000059576&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=521817&md5=fe1d25b4dc18bcd9665efabcd325d5e2

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