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Malaria is a tropical illness transmitted through mosquito bites that can pose a serious threat and, if not promptly diagnosed and treated, may be fatal. It is caused by the bite of a female Anopheles mosquito infected with the plasmodium parasite. Of the several types of plasmodium parasite, five (falciparum, vivax, ovale, malariae, and knowlesi) are responsible for causing malaria. When travelling to malaria-prone regions, it is advisable to take antimalarial medication as a preventive measure alongside precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
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Malaria is a tropical illness transmitted through mosquito bites that can be serious and, if not promptly diagnosed and treated, may be fatal. It is caused by the bite of a female Anopheles mosquito infected with the plasmodium parasite. Five types of the parasite (falciparum, vivax, ovale, malariae, and knowlesi) cause malaria.
When travelling to malaria-prone regions, it is advisable to take antimalarial medication as a preventive measure. Alongside medication, observe these precautions throughout your trip:
Symptoms typically appear between seven and eighteen days after infection, and in rare cases may not surface for up to a year or more. A blood test can confirm infection. Common symptoms include:
