Difference between revisions of "Malaria"
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: The [[malaria]] [[protist]] lives in the [[blood]] of [[human]]s and reproduces in the [[liver]]. | : The [[malaria]] [[protist]] lives in the [[blood]] of [[human]]s 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 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 not easily treated and most people will have [[malaria]] for their entire lives. | ||
The transmission of [[malaria]] can be prevented or reduced by: | The transmission of [[malaria]] can be prevented or reduced by: | ||
*Killing [[mosquito]]s with [[insecticide]]. | *Killing [[mosquito]]s with [[insecticide]]. | ||
Revision as of 09:30, 11 November 2018
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: