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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
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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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How to prevent malaria?
Use of chemical larvicides like abate in potable water and also use of mosquito repellant creams can help in preventing musquitos to an extent.
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Is malaria possible in 1 day after a mosquito bite?
For most people, symptoms begin 10 days to after infection, although a person may feel ill as early as 7 to 9 days.
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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.
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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