Malaria Flashcards
What type of infection is malaria?
Protozoal infection
Also known as Ague, Marsh disease, or the King of tropical disease.
What is the causative agent of malaria with a 10-12 day incubation period?
Plasmodium Falciparum
What is the incubation period for Plasmodium Vivax?
14 days
What is the incubation period for Plasmodium Ovale?
14 days
What is the incubation period for Plasmodium malariae?
30 days
What is the transmission mode of malaria?
Vector
Which mosquito species is responsible for malaria transmission?
Anopheles Flavirotris
What is the risk location for malaria mentioned in the content?
Palawan
What are the characteristics of Anopheles mosquitoes?
- Night-biting
- High flying
- Flowing/running (spring, river)
- Rural (mountain and forest)
What is a symptom of malaria associated with chills?
Cold stage
What is the hot stage symptom of malaria?
Fever
Hemolysis
What occurs during hemolysis in malaria?
Rupture of RBC
What is the best time for diagnosis of malaria?
During hemolysis
What is the stage of malaria characterized by profuse sweating?
Diaphoretic Stage
What is a common sign of weakness in malaria patients attributed to?
RBC rupture
What is the diagnostic test done in community settings during the hot stage of malaria?
Blood smearing
What diagnostic test is performed in hospital settings at any stage of malaria?
Quantitative buffy coating
What is one biological control method for malaria?
Stream seeding
What is zooprophylaxis in the context of malaria prevention?
Domestication of carabaos
What is one environmental control method for malaria?
Stream clearing
What medication is recommended for malaria prevention?
Chloroquine (2 doses, 1 once a week)
What is a recommended nursing management practice for malaria?
Complete bed rest
What is the first line of treatment for malaria?
Arthemeter - Lumefatrine aka Co-Artem
What is the second line of treatment for malaria?
Chloroquine
