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How is malaria treated and prevented?

How is malaria treated and prevented?

Malaria is treated with prescription drugs to kill the parasite. It is prevented by applying mosquito-repellant creams and avoiding areas that are prone to malaria infection zones.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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Which virus causes malaria?

Plasmodium falciparum is the type of malaria that most often causes severe and life-threatening malaria

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What is the difference between malaria and viral infection?

In Malaria, fever tends to have a cyclic pattern, occurring in episodes every 24 to 72 hours, depending on the type of malaria parasite involved. It can also cause anemia and an enlarged spleen. In the case of viral fever, the fever often known as febrile viral disease, is a widespread health risk that affects people of all ages.

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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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What is the cause of plencenta malaria?

Malarial infection in placenta is characterized by sequestration of Plasmodium falciparum-infected erythrocytes and infiltration of immune cells.

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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.

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PERIPHERAL SMEAR FOR MALARIAL PARASITE (MP)

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