16 Questions
What is the main cause of human malaria?
Bites from infected female Anopheles mosquitoes
How do the parasites responsible for malaria enter a person's blood?
Through the saliva of an infected female Anopheles mosquito
Which species of Plasmodium is responsible for causing the most severe form of malaria?
P. falciparum
How is malaria typically diagnosed?
By microscopic examination of blood using blood films
What symptoms of malaria are typically experienced 10 to 15 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito?
Fever, fatigue, vomiting, and headaches
What happens if human malaria is not properly treated?
Recurrences of the disease months later
What is the recommended treatment for malaria?
Combination of antimalarial medications including artemisinin
Why are methods using polymerase chain reaction to detect malaria's DNA not widely used in areas where malaria is common?
They are cost-prohibitive and complex
What is the most common cause of malaria-related deaths in sub-Saharan Africa?
Lack of effective treatment
What medication may be used if artemisinin is not available for treating malaria?
Quinine
What percentage of malaria cases and deaths occurred in sub-Saharan Africa in 2021?
95%
What is the estimated annual economic loss in Africa due to malaria?
$12 billion
What age group accounted for 77% of the malaria-related deaths in 2021?
Under 5 years old
What region has the highest prevalence of malaria cases?
Sub-Saharan Africa
What may be used to prevent mosquito bites and reduce the risk of malaria?
Combination of mosquito nets, insect repellents, and spraying insecticides
What is the main reason why polymerase chain reaction methods are not widely used in areas where malaria is common?
Complexity and cost associated with these methods
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