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What disease is more common in areas where malaria occurs?
MALARIA
What is the origin of malaria?
Malaria is a disease that is more active in areas of Africa and Asia. The origin of malaria is through the bite of a mosquito.
In which season is malaria most common?
in rainy season malaria is more common because mosquito get enough water for breeding
Why is malaria called malaria?
Malaria literally means "bad air". The name derives from the time before we knew about micro-organisms as a cause for disease ("the germ theiry of disease). People noticed that malaria was more common near standing waters such as swamps and so they thought it might be causes by swamp gasses. As an interesting historical note - air conditioning was invented as a way to combat this. It did not help malaria but became popular for other reasons.
Can malaria cause insomnia?
Yes, insomnia is a symptom of malaria. In a study 69% of patients with malaria complained of insomnia. More common symptoms are fever and sweats.
What population is affected by sickle cell disease?
Sickle cell generally affects those of African origin, more specifically those whose parents are from areas where malaria is common
People say malaria is common disease with mosquitoes and you have been bitten a lot Are you just lucky you haven't gotten malaria?
Mosquitoes must bite an infected human and eat the infected human's blood, before that mosquito can then bite an uninfected human and transfer the disease. Malaria is common in some areas of the world but much less common in the USA, Canada, and eastern overseas countries like the UK, Ireland, Spain, etc. In the developed countries, we also have more access to medications to treat illness, as well as more access to chemicals to kill mosquitoes.
Is cinchona used for the treatment of malaria?
It was long ago, yes, as it contains quinine, but only in the most primitive areas would it be used today, as there are many more efficient treatments for malaria today.
How many worldwide cases of malaria occur each year?
Malaria is one of the most common diseases on earth, and affects 10% of the worlds population, with over 300,000 new cases each year. In addition, the complex life cycle of the apicomplexan Plasmodium (the causative agent of malaria) makes it difficult to develop a vaccine against the disease because it involves transmission between several hosts.
When was Malaria No More created?
Malaria No More was created in 2006.
Why are sandstorms more common in overgrazed areas?
There would be more sand, (providing the sun is blazing hot), which is why sandstorms are more common in overgrazed areas
Is malaria more chronic than dengue?
malaria is more chronic then dengue
