10 Questions
Where do the malaria parasites go after entering the victim's bloodstream?
To the liver
What is the main cause of Malaria?
A parasite carried by mosquitoes
Why does the victim usually not feel the mosquito's bite?
The saliva of the mosquito acts as an anaesthetic
How do mosquitoes transmit malaria to humans?
Through their bite saliva
Which group is particularly susceptible to dying from malaria?
Children under five years of age
What drug was developed during World War II to combat malaria?
Chloroquine
What is the role of DDT in combating malaria?
Killing the mosquito that carries the disease
What is found in the female Anopheles mosquito's intestine?
Hundreds of malarial parasites
Why did the parasites and mosquitoes become resistant to drugs and insecticides?
As a response to new drugs and insecticides used against them
What happens after infected liver cells burst?
A greater number of parasites reach the brain
Explore the causes of malaria, how parasites are carried by mosquitoes and transmitted into the bloodstream. Learn about the role of female Anopheles mosquitoes in spreading the disease, with a focus on the impact on different age groups.
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