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Is malaria a viral or a bacterial disease?

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Is malaria a viral or a bacterial disease?

Malaria is neither a viral or a bacterial disease.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What is a Malaria (Malarial Parasite) Test?

Malaria parasites can be identified by examining under the microscope a drop of the patient's blood, spread out as a blood smear on a microscope slide.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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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.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Can malaria be cured without an injection?

Yes, however, one needs anti-malarial prescribed drugs so that one can prevent severe malaria.

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What causes malaria and how is it contracted?

Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite. The parasite is spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.

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Why does malaria cause body pain?

Among the several complications, the effects of malaria seem to target the skeletal muscle system, leading to symptoms, such as muscle aches, muscle contractures, muscle fatigue, muscle pain, and muscle weakness.

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PERIPHERAL SMEAR FOR MALARIAL PARASITE (MP)

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