Malaria

Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that is transmitted by the bite of Anopheles mosquitoes. The symptoms of human malaria typically include fever, fatigue, vomiting and headaches. In severe... Wikipedia

• Symptoms:  Mild malaria: fever, chills, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea, Severe malaria: anaemia, jaundice, coma
• Complications:  Seizures, coma, organ failure, anaemia, cerebral malaria
• Usual onset:  Usually 10–15 days post exposure
• Duration:  Lifelong if not treated
• Causes:  Plasmodium transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes
• Risk factors:  Exposure to mosquitoes in endemic areas
• Diagnostic method:  Examination of the blood, antigen detection tests
• Prevention:  Mosquito nets, insect repellent, mosquito control, prophylactic medication
• Medication:  Antimalarial medication
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo