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Malaria Causes
How does malaria get transported?
( 7 Jun 2007)
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Malaria is a disease caused by a particular type of mosquitoes known as anopheles mosquitoes. This type of mosquitoes spreads the disease. Malaria is a type of contagious disease and is a cause for worry particularly in the tropical and sub tropical regions.
Such mosquitoes do not naturally survive in colder climates. Malaria can be prevented with the help of mosquito deterrent nets, coils, mosquito repellants, anti-malarial medications and insecticides.
The symptoms of malaria are high fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and illness similar to flu.
Illness from malaria can be treated and prevented. Infection due to a malaria parasite known as plasmodium falciparum can cause seizures, kidney failure, coma, mental derangement and death. Malaria is a potentially fatal disease and malaria if untreated or undetected can lead to the death of the victim. Africa is perhaps one of the most affected regions that experiences deaths due to malaria. Statistics indicate a child dies every thirty seconds due to malaria in Africa.
The anopheles mosquito transmits blood from one infected person to another. As the malaria parasite is found in the red blood cells due to the injected infection the disease can also be transmitted through blood transfusion, shared use of needles, syringes contaminated with blood, organ transplants and from a mother to a child in the womb or after delivery. This is how the disease becomes contagious in nature. Relapsing malaria is also a possibility as the parasite survives in a dormant phase in the liver up to four years. It is important to note that malaria is not contagious as in a cold or flu and cannot be transmitted due to casual contact. The symptoms of malaria can rear its ugly head in a time range of ten days to four weeks. People who live in or travel to countries that face mosquito infestation and have incidences of malaria transmission are at a greater risk of contracting this disease. People living in rural areas with low access to medical aid, limited finances and lack of knowledge are also susceptible to the fatal impact of this disease.
Appropriate medical care and rest is required to treat malaria. Try home remedies such as juice diets and decoctions of cinnamon, lime and honey to keep the body hydrated. Stay away from unhealthy, oily and spicy foods and carbonated beverages until the body recovers fully. Include fresh fruits and salads and focus on eating raw foods instead of cooked and fried foods. Indulge in mild relaxation techniques to energize the mind and body.
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answered by M W on 30 Apr 2009, 5:17:13
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Malaria is transported to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. You can read more about this disease on the following website: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs094/en/ Dr. Karen Benton, Naturopathic Physician
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answered by Dr K B N on 7 Jun 2007, 8:22:06
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