A 16-member committee of the Indian Council of Medical Research have declared that the actual number of malaria deaths in India on an average is 40,297, around 40 times higher than present estimates. Malaria menace is widespread and it is best to check for malaria symptoms and prevent it.
As defined by Mayo clinic, "Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Malaria produces recurrent attacks of chills and fever. Malaria kills an estimated 1 million people each year worldwide."
If a person is suffering from Malaria, he/she will have recurrent attacks with the following symptoms which one experiences within 10- 4 weeks after bitten by the mosquito:
Severe or moderate chills
High fever
Heavy sweating as body temperature falls
Headache
Vomiting
Loose motions
In some cases the parasite causing malaria can stay dormant for months.
Other common symptoms:
Dry cough
Muscle pain
Back pain
Enlarged spleen
Infection caused by P. falciparum parasite is usually more serious and may become life-threatening. It is imperative that you consult a doctor as soon as you experience these symptoms.
Prevention of malaria
Avoid mosquito bites by wearing full sleeves clothes
Use mosquito repellent cream
Use insecticide-treated mosquito nets
If you are travelling to a mosquito infested area carry preventive medicines along. Talk to your doctor before the journey.
Stay inside after sunset in mosquito infested area
Spray insect repellent indoors around sleeping areas
As defined by Mayo clinic, "Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Malaria produces recurrent attacks of chills and fever. Malaria kills an estimated 1 million people each year worldwide."
If a person is suffering from Malaria, he/she will have recurrent attacks with the following symptoms which one experiences within 10- 4 weeks after bitten by the mosquito:
Severe or moderate chills
High fever
Heavy sweating as body temperature falls
Headache
Vomiting
Loose motions
In some cases the parasite causing malaria can stay dormant for months.
Other common symptoms:
Dry cough
Muscle pain
Back pain
Enlarged spleen
Infection caused by P. falciparum parasite is usually more serious and may become life-threatening. It is imperative that you consult a doctor as soon as you experience these symptoms.
Prevention of malaria
Avoid mosquito bites by wearing full sleeves clothes
Use mosquito repellent cream
Use insecticide-treated mosquito nets
If you are travelling to a mosquito infested area carry preventive medicines along. Talk to your doctor before the journey.
Stay inside after sunset in mosquito infested area
Spray insect repellent indoors around sleeping areas
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