Monday, August 10, 2009

Preventing Malaria

If you are suffering from recurring fever, Headaches and nausea, along with bouts of shivering, muscle pain and weakness, then you are most likely to be suffering from malaria.

Malaria is the most deadly disease of the developing world and is caused by the protozoan Plasmodium. Female Anopheles mosquito spread this disease by transferring the pathogen from an infected person to a healthy one.

How to prevent it ???
  • Use mosquito repellents and nets.
  • Do not allow water to stagnate anywhere.
  • If you witness the above mentioned symptoms, take doctor’s prescription immediately. Malaria can be fatal if not treated in time.
  • Special care is taken if the patient is a child or a pregnant woman. Anti-malarial drugs might not agree with patients already suffering from renal failure, epilepsy, cardiac disease, hepatic insufficiency or dermatitis.


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