Signs of Malaria

SIGNS OF MALARIA

Signs of malaria. The parasites that cause malaria are spread to humans via the bites of female Anopheles mosquitoes carrying the infection. Although it can be prevented and cured, it can be fatal if treatment is delayed. Fever, chills, and headaches are the disease’s hallmarks, but it can also worsen and cause seizures and respiratory difficulties. For Plasmodium falciparum malaria, early identification and treatment are essential, especially when using artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT).

SIGNS OF MALARIA

In hot, humid tropical regions, malaria is prevalent. South Asia and Africa account for the majority of instances. In the US, it is uncommon. Malaria can result in death, organ failure, and brain damage if left untreated. If you have signs of malaria and you reside in or have visited a region where the disease is disseminated, you should see a doctor immediately.

Signs

Malaria symptoms and indicators include:
Sweating and fever
Your entire body can be shaken by chills. Muscle and headaches
exhaustion. Pain in the chest
having trouble breathing. Cough
diarrhea. nausea as well as vomiting. Seizures
Mild to severe symptoms are possible. Anemia and jaundice are symptoms of worsening malaria.

Causes

Malarial parasites are caused by Plasmodium. Humans can be infected by five types.
A mosquito contracts the parasites when it bites an infected person. A parasite is introduced into the bloodstream of the victim when that insect bites them. It’s where the parasites grow.
Rarely, malaria may be transferred from the pregnant woman to the fetus during the course of pregnancy or delivery.
The transmission of malaria by needles, organ donations, and blood transfusions is conceivable but rare.

Treatment

Although, your doctor will prescribe antimalarial medications to kill the type of Plasmodium parasite that caused your infection; some parasites are resistant to these medications. Antimalarial medications include: Artemisinin drugs (artemether and artesunate); Atovaquone; Chloroquine; Doxycycline; Mefloquine; Quinine; Primaquine; After treatment, it’s important to protect yourself from mosquitoes as much as possible because if you have had malaria before, you could contract it again if an infected mosquito bites you.

Prevention

Meanwhile, talk to your healthcare provider about ways to avoid contracting malaria if you’re going to a place where the disease is prevalent. People who have the disease and travel to the United States can spread the disease if a mosquito bites them and then bites someone else. Antimalarial medications can significantly reduce the risk of contracting malaria; if you contract the disease while taking an antimalarial medication, the medication won’t work to treat it; your doctor will prescribe an alternative medication. You should also take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

On exposed skin, apply a mosquito repellent containing DEET (diethyltoluamide).
Cover mattresses with mosquito netting.
Install screens on doors and windows.
Apply permethrin, an insect repellent, to sleeping bags, tents, clothing, mosquito nets, and other textiles.
To protect your skin, dress in long sleeves and long pants.

Summary

Malaria is a dangerous disease, but there are ways to avoid contracting it: take preventive medication and protect yourself from mosquito bites to reduce your risk of infection; consult a healthcare provider several weeks before your trip to a malaria-endemic area, especially if you are pregnant; and consult a provider immediately if you have already visited a malaria-endemic area and you are experiencing symptoms.