10 Questions
What type of mosquitoes transmit malaria?
Female Anopheles mosquitoes
How soon after a mosquito bite do the first symptoms of malaria usually appear?
Within 10-15 days
Which species of parasites pose the greatest threat in humans?
Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum
What are the first symptoms of malaria?
High Fever, Headache, and Chills
What can untreated Plasmodium falciparum infection lead to?
Severe Illness and Death
What types of tests are used to diagnose malaria?
Microscopic examination of blood smears and rapid diagnostic tests
Apart from fever, what other common symptom is associated with malaria?
'Brain Fog' or Mental Confusion
What can severe malaria cause in adults?
Multi-organ Failure
How is malaria transmitted?
Through the bites of female Anopheles mosquitoes
What are the two species responsible for causing severe forms of malaria?
Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax
Learn about the transmission, diagnosis, and treatment of malaria. Understand the importance of early diagnosis and effective treatment to prevent the progression of uncomplicated malaria to a severe and potentially fatal form of the disease.
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