Children are at an increased risk of malaria because their immune system is not yet fully developed. Africa is the most severely malaria endemic region of the..
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A good night’s sleep is crucial after a hard day’s work. However, with mosquitoes buzzing and biting, peaceful dreams can go right out of the window! Not only do mosquitoes interrupt..
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Monsoon is a relief after the scorching heat of summer. However, mosquitoes find this season the best time to breed and multiply – leading to various health hazards!The smell of damp earth,..
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Jaundice in malaria, often termed as ‘malarial hepatitis’ is a common manifestation of cerebral malaria. Presence of jaundice in malaria..
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The malaria parasite does not immediately affect the red blood cells after infecting a person. Instead, it travels to the liver and destroy the liver cells to stay in them. They..
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The human red blood cells are disc-like and roughly concave in shape. When a person starts to suffer from sickle cell disease, the cells become shaped like a sickle. This has the effect of reducing..
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Falciparum malaria, commonly referred to as cerebral malaria is the most dangerous and life threatening form of malaria. As the name suggests..
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Malaria is an infection caused by single-celled parasites that enter the blood through the bite of an Anopheles mosquito. These parasites, called plasmodia,..
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Pregnant women are relatively more vulnerable to severe malaria infection. It may pose a serious threat to pregnant women especially during the first and second pregnancies...
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There are many adverse effects of Malaria during pregnancy and pregnant women are known to be more prone to contracting malaria than those not pregnant. The..
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