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Is malaria caused by a parasite that lives in mosquitoes?
Is malaria caused by a parasite that lives in mosquitoes?
Is malaria caused by a parasite that lives in mosquitoes?
Malaria is caused by a single-cell parasite called Plasmodium. The parasite infects female mosquitoes when they feed on an infected person's blood. Once in the mosquito's midgut, the parasites multiply and migrate to the salivary glands, ready to infect a new person when the mosquito next bites.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Related Questions
What should be the right way to treat malaria?
Antimalarial drugs include artemisinin drugs (artemether and artesunate). The best treatment for Plasmodium falciparum malaria, if available, is artemisinin combination therapy along with drinking plenty of fluids.
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Why can malaria cause splenomegaly?
It can cause splenomegaly because of immune system responses.
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What does it feel like to be infected with malaria?
You may experience fever and flu-like illness, including shaking chills, headache, muscle aches, and tiredness. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may also occur.
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Which part of the body does malaria affect?
Malaria can damage the kidneys or liver or cause the spleen to rupture. Any of these conditions can be life-threatening.
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Is malaria a viral or a bacterial disease?
Malaria is neither a viral or a bacterial disease.
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PERIPHERAL SMEAR FOR MALARIAL PARASITE (MP)
Malaria Parasite, Malaria Parasite By Qbc Method, P/S
- Reports: Within 36 Hrs
- No preparation required