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Where can one find information on the symptoms of malaria?
Information on the symptoms of malaria can be found on the following websites: Mmv, Malariaconsortium and Blackhealthonline. A doctor or pharmacist would also have information on malaria symptoms.
How does removing standing water prevent the spread of malaria?
it prevents vectors from breeding
What are the symptoms of the disease malaria?
The pathognomonic sign of malaria is stepladder like fever with chills. Some symptoms of malaria are chills, headache, fatigue and muscle-aches.
What are vectors used for in controlling maleria?
In relation to malaria, the word 'vector' refers to the means by which a disease is transmitted, specifically an organic host. So bats, rats, ticks, fleas and Outbreak monkeys can all be vectors. In malaria's case, the vector is the mosquito. So you don't really use vectors to control malaria, but rather try to control malaria by stopping on the vector, i.e. get yourself a mosquito net or don't trek through the jungle.
How many symptoms does malaria have?
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What are examples of vectors in biology?
Examples of Biological Vectors: Tick - Lyme Disease Mosquitoes - Malaria Sand fly - Leishmania Mechanical Vectors Housefly picking up salmonella with its feet and depositing it on human food
What are the primary symptoms of malaria?
Symptoms of malaria can appear as quickly as about a week after exposure, however, other times, symptoms may not appear for as long as eight or ten months. Common symptoms during the early stages of malaria include: fever, chills, headache, sweats, fatigue, nausea and vomiting.
Can DDT cause malaria?
No, DDT does not cause malaria. DDT is actually used to control the mosquito populations that spread malaria by killing the mosquitoes that carry the disease. Using DDT in a controlled and targeted manner can help reduce the incidence of malaria.
How soon do symptoms of malaria appear?
From the NHS website:"Symptoms of malaria usually appear 10-15 days after you are bitten. However, depending on the type of parasite you are infected with, it can take a year for symptoms to show."
What is the role of the vectors in the transmission of disease?
Vectors play very important role in spread of many diseases. The microorganism spends dominant or recessive stage of it's life cycle. Without the vector the disease can not spread in most of the cases. Malaria and plague are two important vector born diseases.
What is the relationship between pathogens and vectors?
Vectors are living organisms that can transmit pathogens from one host to another. For example, mosquitoes are vectors that can transmit diseases such as malaria and dengue fever by carrying and transmitting the pathogens that cause these diseases. Pathogens rely on vectors to help them spread and infect new hosts.
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.
