Malaria Parasites and Mosquitoes

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Malaria is caused by multiple species of protozoan parasites of the

  • that are carried by infected Anopheles mosquitoes

genus plasmodium

The incubation period is

10-35 days

provide treatment and prophylaxis, and synthetic antimalarial drugs have since been developed that are as effective as quinine and cause fewer toxic effects.

antimalaria drugs

is a commonly prescribed drug for malaria.

<p>chloroquine</p> Signup and view all the answers

If drug resistance occurs to chloroquine, another antimalarial such as

<p>mefloquine hydrochloride or combinations of antimalarials with or without antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Malaria Causes and Transmission

  • Malaria is caused by multiple species of protozoan parasites.
  • These parasites are carried by infected Anopheles mosquitoes.

Malaria Treatment and Prophylaxis

  • Quinine is a natural antimalarial drug.
  • Synthetic antimalarial drugs have been developed to provide treatment and prophylaxis.
  • These synthetic drugs are as effective as quinine but cause fewer toxic effects.

Antimalarial Drugs

  • Chloroquine is a commonly prescribed drug for malaria.
  • If drug resistance occurs to chloroquine, another antimalarial drug is used instead.

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