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Revision as of 08:34, 22 April 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Malaria is a disease caused by pathogenic protists called Plasmodia.
About Malaria
- The malaria protist lives in the blood of humans and reproduces in the liver.
- Malaria can lay dormant, not causing any symptoms, for months at a time.
- Malaria causes fevers, liver damage and damage to the red blood cells.
- Malaria is transmitted by the mosquito which is referred to as a vector for the pathogen.
- Malaria is not easily treated and most people will have malaria for their entire lives.
The transmission of malaria can be prevented or reduced by:
- Killing mosquitos with insecticide.
- Destroying the habitat of the mosquito. (Areas of stagnant water.)
- Taking antimalarial drugs.
- Using mosquito nets that can be placed over beds.