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Why is malaria considered a communicable disease?
Why is malaria considered a communicable disease?
Why is malaria considered a communicable disease?
Because the malaria parasite is found in the red blood cells of an infected person, malaria can also be transmitted through blood transfusion, organ transplant, or the shared use of needles or syringes contaminated with blood.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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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.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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 28 Sep 2023
Why can malaria cause splenomegaly?
It can cause splenomegaly because of immune system responses.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
PERIPHERAL SMEAR FOR MALARIAL PARASITE (MP)
Malaria Parasite, Malaria Parasite By Qbc Method, P/S
- Reports: Within 36 Hrs
- No preparation required