What are the causes of malaria? How can it be prevented? What treatment can be use to treat malaria?

Malaria is a very common condition, more so in developing countries as a result of the uncontrolled mosquito infestations of many places in these areas. Malaria is primarily caused by a bite from a parasite infected mosquito. There are a number of different types of malaria that will cause the affected individual to suffer from a varying range of symptoms as well as intensities. Preventing malaria also means making sure that you have a certain amount of control over your environment and make sure that there are no breeding grounds for mosquitoes to thrive in. Moreover, because of the fact that the condition is prevalent in areas that are developing nations, there are a number of home remedies that have been developed in these parts to fight the condition. For instance, one of the most highly regarded treatments for malaria incorporates the use of grapefruit and requires it to be taken daily for the body to make full use of a natural quinine like substance that is present. Cinnamon is also a very highly regarded treatment for malaria. This should be coarsely powdered and boiled into a glass of water. Add some honey and a pinch of pepper powder before you drink it.

answered by G M

What is malaria. What symptoms does malaria cause?

Malaria is a common condition and having information about malaria is very important for proper treatment of the condition. The condition could get serious if left untreated. Malaria is primarily spread through infected Anopheles mosquitoes and is most prevalent in third world and developing countries. One method of controlling the environment to prevent the spread of malaria is to make sure that there are no stagnant bodies of water around your area as these are the most potent areas of infestation. The signs and symptoms of malaria will depend heavily on the strain of the virus that you have contracted. Fever, weakness, feeling of being drained of energy, pain in joints are some of the symptoms of malaria.

There is a lot of information about malaria that can be found through the internet as well as any number of medical journals. There are also a number of home remedies for treatment of malaria. For instance, alum roasted over a hot plate and then powdered and consumed in portions of about half a teaspoon after the attack and a full teaspoon every couple of hours after is likely to help substantially. The potent quinine like properties of grapefruit make it a very effective home treatment option in dealing with malaria as well.

answered by G R

What are long term effects of malaria?

Malaria is caused when a parasite-bearing mosquito bites you and infects your body. In case you suffer from malaria, you are likely to experience symptoms like fever, shivering, sweating, pain in the joints, body ache and so on. You could also suffer from some long term effects of malaria, after getting the condition treated.

Some people have observed long term effects of malaria too, years after recovering from the condition, like calcification in the liver or permanent damage to some of the organs in the body. Some people may suffer from regular bouts of chills, fever and nausea after suffering from a severe case of malaria too.

Facts about Malaria:

• The risks of malaria are very high in many parts of Africa, the Middle East, Asia, South America and Central America. People visiting these places for a short period of time could also contract the disease.
• Half the world population, which comprises of around 3.3 billion people, are at a risk for malaria each year
• At least one million people lose their lives every year, because of malaria.
• Around 250 million people across the world live with malaria
• More African children die of malaria, as compared to any other disease.
• Young children who survive severe malaria usually develop brain damage or learning impairments

answered by A S

How is malaria disease transmitted?

Malaria transmission takes place when a human gets bitten by an anopheles mosquito that has already been infected by a parasite. There are four types of plasmodium parasites that can cause malaria in humans. Given below is a brief explanation on the malaria life cycle:

• An infected female anopheles mosquito bites the person
• Soon after that, the malaria-causing parasite gains entry into the liver and infects it. This usually takes no more than 30 minutes
• The infection develops within the red blood cells, thereby affecting the other cells too. This causes the host to become seriously ill, experiencing fever, chills, shivering, nausea and the other symptoms of malaria. The host also becomes anemic during this phase
• When another anopheles mosquito bites this infected person and ingests the blood, the parasite moves on to the mosquito.
• Thus the malaria parasite goes through a change within the gut of the mosquito. The mosquito is then prepared to spread the infection to another person that it bites

Contrary to what many people believe, malaria transmission does not occur between humans, through personal contact. However, many people suffer from malaria because of a relapse.

It could take one to three weeks for the illness to occur, after the person has been bitten. Some reports claim that the incubation period for malaria could be anywhere between four days and one year.

answered by A S