Prosista- Malaria Flashcards
What is the cause of Malaria
A unicellular protozoan parasite known as Plasmodium
How is Plasmodium transmitted
The bit of a Female Anopheles Mosquito
What does the female Anopheles Mosquito need from humans
Blood to feed her eggs
Define vector
An organism that transmits a pathogen to another host, but is uninfected by itself
What is the most severe Malaria
Cerebral Malaria
What are symptoms of Malaria
- fever
- chills
- muscle ache
- vomiting
- exhaustion
How long after someone is bitten by a mosquito do they start showing symptoms of Malaria
10 to 14 days
Define anaemia
Destruction of RBC
What complications can Malaria cause
Brain disease, severe anaemia, kidney failure
What is death from Malaria the result of
- anaemia
- blockage of capillaries
What are some cost effects of Malaria
- Loss of income when ill
- Cost of drugs
- Cost of health facilities
- Loss of tourism income
How is Malaria treated
With Coartem, a single multi pill drug
What does Coartem contain
A herb called Artemisia
How do mosquitoes find humans
- release of CO2
- thermo vision
- olfactory (sense of smell)
What are the 4 steps of managing malaria
- Quick diagnosis
- Treatment
- Destruction of mosquitoes
- Establish management programs
