Malaria

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what causes malaria


  • Protoctista called plasmodium


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how is malaria transmitted

  • female anopheles mosquitoes (vector)

  • during blood transfusions

  • across the placenta from mother to foetus


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how can we prevent the spread of malaria by controlling the vector

  • reduce the number of mosquitos by:

    • destroying breeding sites/ habitats

    • use of insecticides


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how can we prevent the spread of malaria by protecting against mosquito bites

  • mosquito bed nets

  • insect repellent


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how can we prevent the spread of malaria by using drugs

  • prevent the parasite infecting people

    • quinine

    • chloroquine