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Is malaria a viral or a bacterial disease?

Is malaria a viral or a bacterial disease?

Malaria is neither a viral or a bacterial disease.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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What are the symptoms of malaria?

The primary symptoms of malaria include fever and flu like illness, including shaking chills, headache, muscle aches, and tiredness.

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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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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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What is the difference between malaria and bacteria?

The difference between the two is that malaria is caused by a parasite and not a virus or bacteria. Bacteria are microorganisms that cause fever and diseases.

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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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