How can malaria be considered a waterborne disease?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Vasanthasree Nair

General Practitioner

MBBS
15+ Yrs

Consult Now

Malaria is the world's most important parasitic disease transmitted from one person to another through the bite of female Anopheles mosquitoes, which breed in fresh or occasionally brackish water.

Dr. Vasanthasree Suggests...

Take a Apollo Hairfall Check Essential Test or Take a CYCLOSPORINE LEVEL Test

Book Apollo Hairfall Check Essential Test Book CYCLOSPORINE LEVEL Test

Answered 0 days ago

More Health Queries

View all

Question

What is a Malaria (Malarial Parasite) Test?

Question

How is malaria fever treated?

Question

What are the similiar symptoms of malaria and dengue?

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.