Malaria
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Type of disease
protozoan
Transmission/Infection
mosquito bite, blood transfusion, cogenital
Is there an animal or insect vector?
yes (mosquito)
General signs and symptoms
fever, chills, sweats, anemia, fatigue, nausea
What body systems/organs are involved?
liver, red blood cells, spleen
Any toxins or virulence factors?
sporozoites, merozoites, antigens that evade immune system
Identification/Confirmation?
blood smear, PCR, rapid diagnostic tests
What shape do each bacteria have?
ring-shaped trophozoites, crescent shaped gametocytes
Classic signs/symptoms
cyclical fever, splenomegaly
Treatment, cure, common antibiotics?
antimalarial drugs
Vaccine available?
Yes
How can transmission be prevented?
mosquito nets, insect repellent, antimalarial drugs, vector control
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