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CAN MALARIA DISEASE BE CURED ONCE AND FOR ALL?

 

Every year, 300 – 500 million people get infected with malaria. It’s a worrying statistic — and one we can do something about. Knowing the warning signs of malaria can help you get the medical attention you need.

Malaria is a disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Malaria can also be referred to as a mosquito-borne disease that affects people and animals. Most of the symptoms occur in children under 5 years of age.

In the early stages, malaria symptoms are sometimes similar to those of many other infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. It can start with flu-like symptoms.

Symptoms may include:

  • Fever. This is the most common symptom of malaria.
  • Chills. 
  • Headache.
  • Sweats.
  • Fatigue.
  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Body aches.
  • Generally feeling sick.
Symptoms usually occurs between one to eight weeks after the initial mosquito bite. (This is the incubation period). In some cases, however, depending on the type of plasmodium causing the infection, it can take up to a year before any symptoms start to show. The illness may start off with nonspecific flu-like symptoms.
There are two general types of malaria: uncomplicated and severe (complicated). Severe or complicated malaria is more serious and difficult to treat, and is more likely to be life-threatening.

Attention: pregnant women are at particular risk of severe symptoms and should, ideally, not go to risk areas. 

Malaria is caused by a single-celled parasite of the genus plasmodium. The parasite is transmitted to humans most commonly through mosquito bites.

Can Malaria Be Prevented?
Malaria can often be prevented by the use of antimalarial drugs and use of protection measures against mosquito bites.


SUMMARY:
Malaria is preventable and treatable, yet many people do not have access to prevention or adequate treatment. Repeat infection with malaria parasites can cause debilitating long-lasting neurological disease. The number of deaths from malaria drops in countries where prompt diagnosis and effective treatment of malaria are available. 


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