07/08/2023
Monday Health Tips
Causes, signs, and treatment of malaria.
Malaria is caused in humans by five species of single-cell, eukaryotic Plasmodium parasites (mainly Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax) that are transmitted by the bite of Anopheles mosquitoes.
Signs and symptoms of malaria include;
Fever, Chills,General feeling of discomfort, Headache, Nausea and vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain
Muscle or joint pain, Fatigue, Rapid breathing and Rapid heart rate
Treatment for malaria include
Medication to eliminate the parasite from the bloodstream, supportive care,hospitalization for those with severe symptoms, Intensive care, in some cases
The main antimalarial drugs are:
chloroquine
hydroxychloroquine
primaquine
artemisinin-based therapy
atovaquone-proguanil
The drugs can be ordered from https://edoctorug.com/products/1/products_list/
The treatment period usually lasts 2 days, medicalnewstoday.com, 2023
Source: medicalnewstoday.com, ,www.myupchar.com,2023