What is malaria?
Malaria is one of the major public health problems of the country. Around 1.5 million confirmed cases are reported annually by the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), of which 40–50% are due to Plasmodium falciparum.Malaria is curable if effective treatment is started early. Delay in treatment may lead to serious consequences including death.Prompt and effective treatment is also important for controlling the transmission of malaria.
Malaria is an acute febrile illness caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are spread to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is preventable and curable.
Malaria is a major public health problem in India, accounting for sizeable morbidity, mortality and economic loss. Apart from preventive measures, early diagnosis and complete treatment
are the important modalities that have been adopted to contain the disease
What are the signs and symptoms of malaria?
- Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
- Fever and sweating.
- Chills that shake your whole body.
- Headache and muscle aches.
- Chest pain, breathing problems and cough.
- Fatigue.
- Abnormal and sudden reduction in blood sugar level
- Dark urine.
- Trouble in breathing.
- Stools with blood.
- Seizure.
- Kidney failure
Treatment of uncomplicated malaria
Malaria is treated with prescription drugs to kill the parasite. The types of drugs and the length of treatment will vary, depending on:
- Which type of malaria parasite you have
- The severity of your symptoms
- Your age
- Whether you’re pregnant
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