Malaria Flashcards
1
Q
What is malaria caused by
A
A protist
2
Q
How is the protist carried
A
A vector (mosquito)
3
Q
What is a vector
A
An organism that transfers a pathogen to another organism
4
Q
What is the symptom of malaria
A
Recurrent fever
5
Q
How deadly is malaria
A
Can be fatal
6
Q
How can you prevent the spread of malaria
A
Mosquito nets, insect repellent (DEET), long sleeves/ trousers
