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: [[Malaria]] causes fevers, [[liver]] damage and damage to the [[Red Blood Cell|red blood cells]]. | : [[Malaria]] causes fevers, [[liver]] damage and damage to the [[Red Blood Cell|red blood cells]]. | ||
: [[Malaria]] is transmitted by the mosquito which is referred to as a [[Vector (Disease)|vector]] for the [[pathogen]]. | : [[Malaria]] is transmitted by the mosquito which is referred to as a [[Vector (Disease)|vector]] for the [[pathogen]]. | ||
| − | : [[Malaria]] is | + | : [[Malaria]] is easily treated. However, people with disorders of the [[Immune System|immune system]] may have repeated instances of illness due to the [[Pathogenic Protist|protist]]. |
: People with the [[Genetic Disorder|genetic disorder]]; '[[Sickle Cell Anemia]]' have sickle shaped [[Red Blood Cell|red blood cells]] which helps prevent '''malaria''' [[infection]]s. | : People with the [[Genetic Disorder|genetic disorder]]; '[[Sickle Cell Anemia]]' have sickle shaped [[Red Blood Cell|red blood cells]] which helps prevent '''malaria''' [[infection]]s. | ||
The transmission of [[malaria]] can be prevented or reduced by: | The transmission of [[malaria]] can be prevented or reduced by: | ||
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==Beyond the Curriculum== | ==Beyond the Curriculum== | ||
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| + | ===References=== | ||
| + | ====AQA==== | ||
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| + | ====Edexcel==== | ||
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1292120207/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1292120207&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=22455ff53961978667722edaa64c0be5 ''Malaria, page 102, GCSE Biology, Pearson, Edexcel ''] | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:50, 9 January 2020
Contents
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 easily treated. However, people with disorders of the immune system may have repeated instances of illness due to the protist.
- People with the genetic disorder; 'Sickle Cell Anemia' have sickle shaped red blood cells which helps prevent malaria infections.
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.
Beyond the Curriculum
References
AQA
- Malaria, page 127, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA
- Malaria, page 133, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA
- Malaria, page 45, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Malaria, page 47, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Malaria, page 47, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Malaria, page 84, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 1, Hodder, AQA
- Malaria, pages 84-5, GCSE Biology, Hodder, AQA
- Malaria, pages 88-89, 201, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA