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What causes malaria and how is it contracted?
What causes malaria and how is it contracted?
What causes malaria and how is it contracted?
Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite. The parasite is spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Which virus causes malaria?
Plasmodium falciparum is the type of malaria that most often causes severe and life-threatening malaria
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Can malaria be cured without an injection?
Yes, however, one needs anti-malarial prescribed drugs so that one can prevent severe malaria.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
How does malaria kill?
Malaria may cause anemia and jaundice (yellow coloring of the skin and eyes) because of the loss of red blood cells. If not promptly treated, the infection can become severe and may cause kidney failure, seizures, mental confusion, coma, and death.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
PERIPHERAL SMEAR FOR MALARIAL PARASITE (MP)
Peripheral Smear For Malarial Parasite (MP), Malaria Parasite, Malaria Parasite By Qbc Method
- Reports: Within 36 Hrs
- No preparation required