WORLD MALARIA DAY - 1st MAY.
Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, which when transmitted via the bites of infected mosquitoes multiply in the liver, and then infect red blood cells.Symptoms of malaria include fever, headache, and vomiting, and usually appear between 10 and 15 days after the mosquito bite. If left untreated, malaria can quickly become life-threatening by disrupting the blood supply to vital organs. In many parts of the world, the parasites have developed resistance to a number of malaria medicines.
WHAT IS MALARIA?· Malaria a disease of "High fever" is caused by the infection of a tiny organism known as the Malarial parasite. · A single-celled parasite known as a sporozoan causes malaria.
· Characteristic signs of malaria infection are fever and flu-like symptoms, including headaches and muscle or joint pain. These usually begin after an incubation period of 10 to 14 days after the infective bite, during which the malaria parasite first inhabits the liver and then quietly multiplies in the blood.·All mosquitoes are not capable of transmitting malaria.
SYMPTOM OF MALARIA
A typical attack of malaria comprises of three distinct stages.
1.COLDSTAGE:Begins with a feeling of cold, accompanied by shivering and headache. The patient covers himself with blankets. Fingers and lips become bluish with dry skin. Hairs on skin are raised. Each spell may continue for 15 minutes to 1 hour.2.HOTSTAGE:The fever rises very high so the patient feels burning heat. He takes off the covers. He also feels intense headache with nausea and vomiting. This stage lasts from 2-6 hours. Pulse is heavy and pounding, feels intense thirst.3.SWEATINGSTAGE: In this stage, fever comes down with profuse sweating. Patient normally goes into deep sleep. On waking he feels weak. This stage lasts 2-4 hours.HOW TO TREAT MALARIA ?· According to National Anti Malaria Programme, all fever cases should be considered as Malarial cases unless otherwise diagnosed by medical person.
Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, which when transmitted via the bites of infected mosquitoes multiply in the liver, and then infect red blood cells.Symptoms of malaria include fever, headache, and vomiting, and usually appear between 10 and 15 days after the mosquito bite. If left untreated, malaria can quickly become life-threatening by disrupting the blood supply to vital organs. In many parts of the world, the parasites have developed resistance to a number of malaria medicines.
WHAT IS MALARIA?· Malaria a disease of "High fever" is caused by the infection of a tiny organism known as the Malarial parasite. · A single-celled parasite known as a sporozoan causes malaria.
· Characteristic signs of malaria infection are fever and flu-like symptoms, including headaches and muscle or joint pain. These usually begin after an incubation period of 10 to 14 days after the infective bite, during which the malaria parasite first inhabits the liver and then quietly multiplies in the blood.·All mosquitoes are not capable of transmitting malaria.
SYMPTOM OF MALARIA
A typical attack of malaria comprises of three distinct stages.
1.COLDSTAGE:Begins with a feeling of cold, accompanied by shivering and headache. The patient covers himself with blankets. Fingers and lips become bluish with dry skin. Hairs on skin are raised. Each spell may continue for 15 minutes to 1 hour.2.HOTSTAGE:The fever rises very high so the patient feels burning heat. He takes off the covers. He also feels intense headache with nausea and vomiting. This stage lasts from 2-6 hours. Pulse is heavy and pounding, feels intense thirst.3.SWEATINGSTAGE: In this stage, fever comes down with profuse sweating. Patient normally goes into deep sleep. On waking he feels weak. This stage lasts 2-4 hours.HOW TO TREAT MALARIA ?· According to National Anti Malaria Programme, all fever cases should be considered as Malarial cases unless otherwise diagnosed by medical person.
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