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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 09 Dec 2024
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What should I do if my child has malaria?
If your child has malaria you are advised to seek medical attention at the earliest.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What does it feel like to be infected with malaria?
You may experience fever and flu-like illness, including shaking chills, headache, muscle aches, and tiredness. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may also occur.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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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.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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How is malaria fever treated?
Malaria is treated with prescription drugs to kill the parasite.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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PERIPHERAL SMEAR FOR MALARIAL PARASITE (MP)
Malaria Parasite, Malaria Parasite By Qbc Method, P/S
- Reports: Within 36 Hrs
- No preparation required