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Malaria is caused by multiple species of protozoan parasites of the
- that are carried by infected Anopheles mosquitoes
Malaria is caused by multiple species of protozoan parasites of the
- that are carried by infected Anopheles mosquitoes
genus plasmodium
The incubation period is
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.
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.
is a commonly prescribed drug for malaria.
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If drug resistance occurs to chloroquine, another antimalarial such as
If drug resistance occurs to chloroquine, another antimalarial such as
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Study Notes
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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Test your knowledge about the causes of malaria, including the species of parasites involved and their transmission through infected mosquitoes. Learn about the role of Anopheles mosquitoes in spreading this disease. How well do you understand the biology of malaria?
