malaria

caused by

protozoan genus plasmodium

transmitted by

infected female anopheles mosquito

types of plasmodium

falciparum, vivax, ovale, malariae, knowlesi

types of plasmodium base on days (FVOMK)

8-11, 8-17, 10-17, 18-40, 9-12

• most severe and life threatening form of malariae

• infect RBCs of all ages, can lead CEREBRAL MALARIA

p. falciparum

• cause relapsing type of malaria - since remain dormant hypnozoites in liver

• mainly infect young RBCs common in philippines and other asians regions

p. vivax

• milder form of malaria - can cause also relapses due to dormant hynozoites in liver

• mainly infect young rbcs _found  in west africa, pacific islands and ph.

p. ovale

• cause mild but long lasting (chronic) form of malaria

• infect older RBCs persist for months or years without symptoms

p. malariae

• zoonotic malaria parasite- means can spread from monkeys to humans thorugh mosquito bites

• can cause rapidly progressing malaria with daily fever cycles and must be treated quickly

p. knowlesi

reservoir

human, anopheles mosquito, monkeys

portal of exit

salivary galnds of infected anopheles mosquito

mode of transmission

vector borne transmission

portal of entry

skin

susceptible host

anyone

all suspected cases must be confirmed using parasite -based diagnostic test

microscopy/ rapid diagnostic test

most effective treatment for falciparum

artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT)

prventive anitmalrial meds

chemoprophylaxis

5S strategy contra dengue

seek and destroy breeding site, seek early consultation, self protect, say no to fogging, sustain hydrated