Malaria by Daniela Martinez https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s en-us 2019-04-07 22:35:42 UTC 2019-04-08 00:54:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Malaria is transmitted through vector mosquito. danielamartinez5 https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349309828 The sexual phase of the parasite’s life cycle occurs within the Anopheles mosquito.  The sexual phase of the parasite is called sporogony; it leads to the development of innumerable infecting forms of the parasite within the mosquito.]]> 2019-04-07 22:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349309828 The malaria cycle begins danielamartinez5 https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349310593 when a pregnant mosquito bites a human. The female Anopheles draws a blood meal (to nourish her eggs) from an individual infected with malaria, the male and female cells of the parasite find their way into the gut of the mosquito.]]> 2019-04-07 22:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349310593 The mosquito injects Plasmodium parasites danielamartinez5 https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349314647 into the person, in the form of sporozoites. The human is now infected with malaria. The sporozoites quickly travel to the individual's liver, where they multiply asexually over the course of 7-10 days. At this point, the patient shows no symptoms.]]> 2019-04-07 23:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349314647 Once the liver has been infected, the parasite moves on to red blood cells. danielamartinez5 https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349315325 The parasites multiply again until the cells burst. Then they invade more RBCs. This cycle is repeated, causing fever each time parasites break free and invade blood cells.]]> 2019-04-07 23:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349315325 danielamartinez5 https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349316653 The parasites in the RBCs develop into sexual forms of the parasite, called gametocytes, that circulate in the blood stream.]]> 2019-04-07 23:42:30 UTC https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349316653 When a mosquito bites an infected human danielamartinez5 https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349316824 they ingest the gametocytes, which later turn into mature sex cells: gametes. These develop and eventually eat through the mosquito's gut, infecting its salivary glands. Then... ]]> 2019-04-07 23:44:04 UTC https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349316824 Malaria cycle danielamartinez5 https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349317790 2019-04-07 23:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349317790 Malaria symptoms danielamartinez5 https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349318041 2019-04-07 23:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349318041 Geography danielamartinez5 https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349318127 2019-04-07 23:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349318127 In what scenario can one develop a resistance against malaria? danielamartinez5 https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349318736 2019-04-07 23:58:34 UTC https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349318736 How frequently does asymptotic malaria develop into a symptomatic version? danielamartinez5 https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349318828 2019-04-07 23:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349318828 What are the qualities needed for a drug to attack danielamartinez5 https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349319390 2019-04-08 00:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349319390 Eradicating mosquitos would, in theory eradicate malaria, but danielamartinez5 https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349325839 it's not the best solution. This would disrupt the food chain, and throw ecosystems off.]]> 2019-04-08 00:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349325839 Quarantining every infected individual is not a viable option danielamartinez5 https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349325981 there are too many of them. Plus, where would we fit them all? It wouldn't do any good, since we can't possibly find EVERY infected person in the wo]]> 2019-04-08 00:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349325981 Malaria still exists because of poverty danielamartinez5 https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349326341 and cultural challenges. In some places, malaria is an inevitability. A lack of resources contributes to countries' susceptibly. Entire life styles have to be altered in order to eradicate malaria: regular medication and precautions are only a few aspects.]]> 2019-04-08 00:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/danielamartinez5/q9fbma8ol01s/wish/349326341