3rd Year MBChB Malaria Quiz

Questions and Answers

Malaria has killed more people than all the natural disasters combined.

False

About 3.2 billion people globally are at risk of contracting malaria.

True

In 2015, malaria caused 438,000 infections worldwide.

False

Nearly 90% of malaria deaths occur in children under the age of five.

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The genus Plasmodium is part of the subclass Haemosporina.

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Study Notes

Malaria Classification

Belongs to Phylum APICOMPLEXA, indicating a complex life cycle and specialized organelles for parasitism.
Classified under Class SPOROZOEA, which includes diseases transmitted by arthropods.
Subclass COCCIDA includes various genera responsible for significant diseases in vertebrates.
Order EUCOCCIDIIDA encompasses various protozoan parasites.
Two suborders:
- EIMERIINA, which includes genera like Cryptosporidium, Pneumocystis, Sarcocystis, Toxoplasma, and Isospora.
- HAEMOSPORINA, which includes the Plasmodium genus, responsible for malaria.

Malaria Epidemiology

Malaria has caused more fatalities than all wars combined, highlighting its historical impact on human populations.
Approximately 3.2 billion people are at risk of malaria globally, indicating a substantial vulnerable population.
Of the at-risk individuals, around 1.2 billion are considered at high risk, suggesting they live in malarial endemic areas.
In 2015, malaria led to 214 million infections worldwide, demonstrating its widespread prevalence.
Malaria was responsible for 438,000 deaths in 2015, illustrating the severe health consequences of the disease.
Close to 90% of malaria deaths occurred in Africa, emphasizing the continent's burden from this illness.
Approximately 70% of malaria-related deaths were among children, underscoring the disease's devastating impact on young lives.

Description

Test your knowledge on malaria, covering its classification, epidemiology, and life cycle. Explore the different genera and their implications in human health. This quiz is ideal for 3rd year MBChB students at the University of Zambia.