(T4.3, L4) Protist diseases- Malaria

Question 1

Where is Malaria most common?

Answer 1

Africa.

Question 2

What is Malaria caused by?

Answer 2

A protist parasite called Plasmodium.

Question 3

How is Malaria spread?

Answer 3

By a mosquito (vector) infected with the parasite biting someone.

Question 4

How does a mosquito get infected with Plasmodium?

Answer 4

By biting someone who is infected with Malaria.

Question 5

4 symptoms of Malaria:

Answer 5

High fever, chills, headache (flu-like), and eventually severe illness/death if not treated.

Question 6

4 ways of preventing Malaria:

Answer 6

1. Insect nets to prevent mosquito bites.
2. Using insecticides to kill mosquitos.
3. Removing standing water- removes breeding places for mosquitos.
4. Travellers taking antimalarial drugs before going abroad to kill the pathogen.