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MALARIA

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The Malaria parasite is called Plasmodium, which is a genus of unicellular protozoan parasites.

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Anyone can get Malaria, but most cases occur in people who live or travel to countries where the disease is common. This includes tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Central and South America.

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Malaria is a parasitic disease that is transmitted by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. The mosquito becomes infected after taking a blood meal from a person with the Malaria parasites, and then injects the parasites into the next person it bites through its saliva about a week later. People with untreated or inadequate Malaria can also spread the disease to mosquitos that bite them.

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YES!! Some population groups are at greater risk of contracting Malaria, including:

-infants

-children under 5 years of age

-pregnant women

-patients with HIV/AIDS

-non-immune migrants

-mobile populations

-travelers

-older adults

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Symptoms usually include chills, fever, and sweating- usually occurring a few weeks after being bitten. Symptoms can also include the following:

-pain in abdomen or muscles

-fatigue

-shivering

-diarrhea

-vomiting

-fast heart rate

-headache

-mental confusion

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Treatment consists of antiparasitics. People traveling to areas where Malaria is common typically take protective drugs before, during, and after their trip. This can also include antimalaria drugs.

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What is the best prevention against Malaria???

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What is the best prevention against Malaria???

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use mosquito nets when sleeping in places where Malaria is present

use mosquito repellents (containing DEET, IR3535, or Icaridin) after dusk

use coils and vaporizers

wear protective clothing

use window screens