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What is the primary method to avoid malaria infection?
There are a few different things that one can do to try and prevent malaria. There are medications that one can take to prevent malaria although some of these are becoming resistant to the disease. One should also wear mosquito repellent and try to avoid areas that are close to standing water where mosquitoes tend to frequent.
When should you start taking the malaria pill?
If you are suffering from Malaria, then you can take Malaria Pills. There is no need to take it in advance.
Why should we avoid water stagnation near houses or school?
Many harmful organisms breed in standing water, including mosquitoes (which can pass on many diseases like malaria).
Precaution at the time of malaria?
-use mosquito repelants -avoid going out in the open during the night and dawn -when going out, use long sleeved clothes and pants to protect the extremities -avoid going to the breeding places of the malaria carrying mosquito (running water)
How could malaria be prevented knowing the life cylce of parasites?
Isolation and treatment of the patient of malaria should be done. Mosquitoes should be eradicated by eliminating the breeding places.
How long after leaving malaria area should you take doxycycline monohydrate?
Doxycycline is not a good antimalarial. You should take the same for two weeks after leaving malaria area.
Should early morning blood sample be given for diagnosis of malaria?
No, the blood sample for malaria should be given when the patient is febrile (has a fever). In malaria the fever cycles on and off. In the febrile period the parasite is visible as it lyses the blood cells and escapes the liver.
How should money be spent on people treated by malaria in Canada?
not much
Does the Algarve have mosquitoes?
Yes. Mosquitoes in the Algarve are common during the summer months. However, they are not vectors for malaria (last case of malaria in Portugal occured in mid 1960s). There are no risks of contracting malaria or any disease by the mosquito bite. An insect repellent, avoid wearing perfume and a good anti-itch cream will do the trick.
What the treatment for malaria?
The treatment for malaria depends with the type of malaria. There are two types of malaria: mild malaria and severe malaria. The severe malaria requires intravenous (IV) drug treatment and fluids in the hospital while mild malaria requires oral medication.
Does a virus causes malaria?
Virus does not cause malaria. Malaria is caused by a protozoa from the genus Plasmodium.
What preventative measures should travelers take to protect themselves from malaria in Thailand?
Travelers to Thailand should take preventative measures against malaria by taking antimalarial medication as prescribed by a healthcare provider, using insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved clothing, and sleeping under mosquito nets. It is also important to avoid outdoor activities during peak mosquito biting times and to stay in accommodations with air conditioning or screens on windows and doors.
