Infections- Malaria Flashcards
1
Q
What is Malaria ?
A
Parasitic Infection caused by Plasmodium species
2
Q
What species of Plasmodium cause Malaria ?
A
Plasmodium falciparum - Most severe, fatal
P. vivax, P. ovale, P. malariae, and P. knowlesi -
Less severe, won’t compromise vital organs
3
Q
What does ABCD acronym stand for when preventing/managing malaria ?
A
A = Awareness of risk
B = Bite avoidance
C = Chemoprophylaxis
D = Diagnosis
4
Q
What is the 1st line method of Bite prevention ?
A
Repellent e.g 50%DEET
Icaridin
Eucalyptus citriodora oil
Insecticides- Pemethrin
5
Q
1st line treatment for Malaria ?
A
IV Artesunate
- Requires follow up blood tests as can cause Haemolysis
6
Q
If Artesunate is unavailable what is then given
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