Malaria Flashcards
What species infect men with malaria?
Plasmodium falciparum Plasmodium vivax Plasmodium malariae Plasmodium ovale Plasmodium knowlesi
Which species gives the most severe malaria?
Plasmodium falciparum
How is malaria transmitted?
By female mosquito
Where can mosquitoes survive?
60N and 40s and below 2000 meters
What is induced malaria?
Local mosquitoes become infected by biting people who acquired malaria in endemic areas and transmit of malaria to local residents
What is airport malaria?
Infected mosquitoes transported by aircraft from malaria endemic country to non-endemic country
What is transfusion malaria?
Via blood transfusion
What is congenital malaria?
Infected mothers transmit Plasmodium to child during pregnancy
What is the disease causing stage of malaria?
Merozoite
What are some clinical complications of malaria?
Fever, Anaemia, Enlargement of the liver and spleen, Haemoglobin in the urine, Capillary blockages
How is malaria diagnosed?
Blood smears or finger prick
What chemotherapy is available for malaria?
Quinine (natural)
Chloroquine (synthetic)
How can we prevent malaria?
Mosquito bed nets
What are the stages of the malaria life cycle
Sporozoites Liver stage Erythrocytic stage Merozoite Trophozoite Schizont Gametocyte Mosquito stage Zygote Ookinete Oocyste
