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Which one causes malaria, mosquito or virus?
Which one causes malaria, mosquito or virus?
Which one causes malaria, mosquito or virus?
Malaria is caused by parasites, not by a virus or by a type of bacterium.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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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.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Is malaria a viral or a bacterial disease?
Malaria is neither a viral or a bacterial disease.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Can malaria cause blindness?
Research is suggestive that neurologic defects may occasionally persist following cerebral malaria, especially in children. Such defects include trouble with movements (ataxia), palsies, speech difficulties, deafness, and blindness.
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How is malaria fever treated?
Malaria is treated with prescription drugs to kill the parasite.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
PERIPHERAL SMEAR FOR MALARIAL PARASITE (MP)
Malaria Parasite, Malaria Parasite By Qbc Method, P/S
- Reports: Within 36 Hrs
- No preparation required