Malaria


 
 
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Malaria

Disease: Malaria,

Mode of transmission: Bite of the female Anopheles mosquito

Causative pathogen: Protozoan

Symptoms:

Signs and symptoms: fever, which may come and go, or may be constant, chills, profuse sweating,  feeling of unwellness, muscle and joint pain, headache

Preventive measures: Personal protection and the environmental management of mosquitoes are important in preventing illness. Not allowing mosquitoes to thrive in the locality; using mosquito nets and repellents.

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Question : 1

Fever in malaria is due to ______________________

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

___________________  is cause by a protozoan. It causes fever and can cause anaemia.

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

In what way is malaria usually transmitted to humans?

Right Option : B
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