Malaria

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What is the primary mode of transmission for malaria to humans?

Direct contact with an infected person

Through the bite of a female Anopheles mosquito (correct)

Airborne droplets from an infected person

Consuming contaminated food or water

Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with malaria?

Headache

Cough (correct)

Nausea and vomiting

Fever

Where is the risk of malaria for travelers greatest?

Europe and North America

Indian subcontinent and Haiti

Southeast Asia and Latin America

Sub-Saharan Africa and Oceania (correct)

What is the estimated number of deaths worldwide due to malaria each year?

400,000-500,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using insect repellents containing diethyltoluamide (DEET) according to the text?

To prevent mosquito bites during the main hours of malarial transmission Signup and view all the answers

How many cases of malaria are reported each year in Canada?

400-500 Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using picaridin (icaridin) over DEET for mosquito protection, as mentioned in the text?

It lasts for 8 hours Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for travelers to take appropriate measures to prevent malaria infection?

Due to the potential fatality of the disease Signup and view all the answers

What is para-Menthane-3,8-diol (PMD) mentioned in the text used for?

To repel mosquitoes effectively for 8 hours Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the recommended concentration of DEET for children as young as 2 months of age?

30% Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary mode of transmission for malaria to humans?

Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with malaria?

Where is the risk of malaria for travelers greatest?

What is the estimated number of deaths worldwide due to malaria each year?

What is the main purpose of using insect repellents containing diethyltoluamide (DEET) according to the text?

How many cases of malaria are reported each year in Canada?

What is the advantage of using picaridin (icaridin) over DEET for mosquito protection, as mentioned in the text?

Why is it important for travelers to take appropriate measures to prevent malaria infection?

What is para-Menthane-3,8-diol (PMD) mentioned in the text used for?

According to the text, what is the recommended concentration of DEET for children as young as 2 months of age?

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