Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium malaria, Plasmodium ovale.
Root Cause of Disease
A disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes. The severity of malaria varies based on the species of plasmodium. Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that affects humans and other animals .Malaria causes that typically include fever, tiredness, vomiting, and headaches. In severe cases, it can cause jaundice, seizures, coma, or death. Symptoms usually begin ten to fifteen days after being bitten by an infected mosquito Malaria is caused by ;single-celled microorganisms of the ;Plasmodium group.
It is spread exclusively through bites of infected Anopheline mosquitoes. The mosquito bite introduces the parasites from the mosquito’s saliva into a person’s blood. The parasites travel to the liver where they mature and reproduce. Five species of Plasmodium can infect and be spread by humans. Most deaths are caused by P. falciparum, whereas P. vivax, P. ovale, and P. malariae generally cause a milder form of malaria.
Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms of malaria may include:
- Fever
- Chills
- General feeling of discomfort
- Headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Muscle or joint pain
- Fatigue
- Rapid breathing
- Rapid heart rate
- Cough
Some people who have malaria experience cycles of malaria “attacks”. An attack usually starts with shivering and chills, followed by a high fever, followed by sweating and a return to normal temperature. Malaria signs and symptoms typically begin within a few weeks after being bitten by an infected mosquito, some types of malaria parasites can lie dormant in your body for up to a year.
Causes
Malaria is caused by a single-celled parasite of the genus plasmodium. The parasite is transmitted to humans most commonly through mosquito bites.
Mosquito transmission cycle
- Uninfected mosquito: A mosquito becomes infected by feeding on a person who has malaria.
- Transmission of parasites: If this mosquito bites you in the future, it can transmit malaria parasites to you.
- In the liver: Once the parasites enter your body, they travel to your liver — where some types can lie dormant for as long as a year.
- Into the bloodstream: When the parasites mature, they leave the liver and infect your red blood cells. This is when people typically develop malaria symptoms.
- On to the next person: If an uninfected mosquito bites you at this point in the cycle, it will become infected with your malaria parasites and can spread them to the other people it bites.
Home remedies to treat Malaria
Remedy- 1: Ginger tea
Procedure :
- Thinly slice your fresh ginger. You don’t need to peel it first, but do rinse it and scrub off any visible dirt.
- In a saucepan, combine the ginger with fresh water .
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Simmer for five minutes ,pour the tea through a fine sieve to catch all of the ginger.
- Ginger tea goes well with some lemon juice or a spoonful of honey.
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Remedy – 2: Tulsi tea
Procedure:
- To make tulsi tea, heat water in a non-stick pan.
- Add tulsi leaves.
- Mix well and cook on medium flame for 10 minutes.
- Once boiled, strain the water using a strainer in a bowl.
- Ginger tea goes well with some lemon juice
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Remedy – 3: Neem Tea
Neem has been used against malaria for centuries. Compounds present in neem have shown effectiveness against malarial parasites. Using neem leaves or drinking neem tea may also reduce the chances of contracting malaria. Neem may also help lower the fever and boost the immune system to fasten the recovery. You can drink neem tea or chew fresh neem leaves to get its anti malaria effects.
Procedure:
- To make neem tea, boil a glass of water. Add some neem leaves to the boiling water.
- Let it steep for a while. Strain the mixture into a cup.
- You can flavor it with honey and your tea is ready to serve.
Preventions
Malaria is common, take steps to avoid mosquito bites. Mosquitoes are most active between dusk and dawn. To protect yourself from mosquito bites, you should:
- Cover your skin: Wear pants and long-sleeved shirts. Tuck in your shirt, and tuck pant legs into socks.
- Apply insect repellent to skin: Use an insect repellent registered with the Environmental Protection Agency on any exposed skin: These include repellents that contain DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-3,8-diol (PMD) or 2-undecanone. Do not use a spray directly on your face. Do not use products with OLE or PMD on children under age 3.
- Apply repellent to clothing. Sprays containing permethrin are safe to apply to clothing.
- Sleep under a net. Bed nets, particularly those treated with insecticides, such as permethrin, help prevent mosquito bites while you are sleeping.
