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What causes malaria and how is it contracted?
What causes malaria and how is it contracted?
What causes malaria and how is it contracted?
Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite. The parasite is spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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How does malaria kill?
Malaria may cause anemia and jaundice (yellow coloring of the skin and eyes) because of the loss of red blood cells. If not promptly treated, the infection can become severe and may cause kidney failure, seizures, mental confusion, coma, and death.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What is the cause of plencenta malaria?
Malarial infection in placenta is characterized by sequestration of Plasmodium falciparum-infected erythrocytes and infiltration of immune cells.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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How does malaria spread?
Malaria is spread by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Malaria may also be spread by transfusion of blood from infected people or by the use of contaminated needles or syringes.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What should I do if my child has malaria?
If your child has malaria you are advised to seek medical attention at the earliest.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Which one causes malaria, mosquito or virus?
Malaria is caused by parasites, not by a virus or by a type of bacterium.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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PERIPHERAL SMEAR FOR MALARIAL PARASITE (MP)
Malaria Parasite, Malaria Parasite By Qbc Method, P/S
- Reports: Within 36 Hrs
- No preparation required