Chapter 25: Blood and Lymphatic Infections - Protozoan Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What protozoan causes malaria?
A
Plasmodium
2
Q
How is malaria transmitted?
A
Carried by mosquitoes in tropical climates
3
Q
What does malaria (plasmodium) target in the body? (2)
A
RBC
- new generation of protozoa released from RBCs
4
Q
What are the symptoms of malaria? (3)
A
- anemia
- enlarged spleen
- characteristic fever cycle (temp increased to 40-42C) every 2-3 days
5
Q
How can you treat malaria? (2)
A
- Quinines (anti-malarial)
- but many strains are resistant
6
Q
How can you prevent malaria?
A
- mosquito control
7
Q
How many people are infected with malaria worldwide?
A
300 million
