Malaria (lecture) Flashcards
Burden of Malaria?
241m cases of malaria, 627 000 deaths
Who is most likely to die from Malaria?
Children under 5 (77% deaths)
Risk groups for Malaria?
Pregnant women, non-immune travellers, refugees and migrant workers
Where is malaria prevalent?
South America, SS Africa, Southeast Asoa
What area has the most Malaria deaths?
Sub-Saharan Africa
What does a reproduction of a mosquito depend on?
Temperature
What happens if duration of parasite development takes longer than most mosquitoes survive?
No transmission
What can climate change due to malaria?
It can change where it manifests and spreads due to changes in temp and humidity
What happens with age and malaria morbidity?
Immunity builds up
What are the main Malaria control strategies?
Destruction of habitat, limit abundance/lifespan, inhibit vector contact, protection and treatment
