lesson 1 Flashcards
What is malaria?
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
True or False: Malaria can be transmitted through contaminated water.
False
Name the parasite responsible for causing malaria.
The parasites responsible for malaria are Plasmodium species.
Which species of Plasmodium is responsible for the most severe form of malaria?
Plasmodium falciparum
Fill in the blank: The primary vector for malaria transmission is the __________ mosquito.
Anopheles
What are the common symptoms of malaria?
Common symptoms include fever, chills, sweats, headache, nausea, vomiting, and body aches.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a method of malaria prevention? A) Sleeping under bed nets B) Vaccination C) Taking antimalarial drugs D) Drinking herbal tea
D) Drinking herbal tea
True or False: Malaria can be completely eradicated.
True
What is the incubation period for malaria after being bitten by an infected mosquito?
The incubation period can range from 7 to 30 days, depending on the Plasmodium species.
Name one method used to diagnose malaria.
Diagnosis can be made using blood tests such as microscopy or rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs).
Multiple Choice: Which country has the highest number of malaria cases? A) India B) Nigeria C) Brazil D) Australia
B) Nigeria
What is the role of the spleen in malaria infection?
The spleen helps filter the blood and remove infected red blood cells, playing a crucial role in the immune response.
Fill in the blank: The World Health Organization’s strategy to combat malaria includes prevention, diagnosis, and __________.
treatment
True or False: Malaria is only found in tropical regions.
False
What is the impact of malaria on global health?
Malaria poses significant health challenges, leading to hundreds of thousands of deaths each year, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa.
