Malaria Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

Malaria Demystified: Causes, Symptoms, and Proven Prevention Methods

Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite, and the parasite spreads to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. People who suffer from malaria feel sick with a high fever and Shaking chills. Malaria is mostly common in tropical and Subtropical Countries.

Causes

The Main Four Parasites Cause Malaria in Humans

• Plasmodium falciparum

• Plasmodium Vivax

• Plasmodium ovale

• Plasmodium malaria

Symptoms

• Fever

• Chills

• Headache

• Sweats

• Fatigue

• Nausea and Vomiting

• Body aches

• Feel sick

Prevention

• Apply Mosquito repellent with Diethyltoluamide to exposed skin

• Drape Mosquito netting over beds

• Put Screens on Windows and Doors

• Use Mosquito Nets while sleeping

• Wear Long Pants and long sleeves to cover your shoulders.

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