Overview
The parasites in mosquitos that spread malaria belong to the Plasmodium genus. There are over 100 types of Plasmodium parasite can infect a variety of species. Different types replicate at different rates, changing how quickly the symptoms escalate & severity of disease.Signs and Symptoms
Shaking chills that can range from moderate to severe, High fever, Profuse sweating, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Anemia, Muscle pain, Convulsions, Coma, Bloody stoolsCommon Causes
Plasmodium parasite which transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoRisk Factors
Blood Transfusion, Newborn Babies- Transmission From Their Mother, Immune System DeficiencyInvestigation Techniques
Giemsa-stained thick and thin blood smears, Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), CBC, Clotting profile, Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) blood for malaria, Chest x-ray, Blood culture, Urine cultureTreatment and Prevention
Immunization, Mosquito repellent, Get enough fluid, Get enough rest, Pain medication, Anti-Malaria Medications
