Question 1

is malaria a serious disease to get nowadays?

Accepted Answer

Yes, still serious: Malaria symptoms show up a week to a few months after being infected by a mosquito bite. Fevers, chills, fatigue, swelling of the spleen, etc... Usually occur as red blood cells break apart. With treatment, the symptoms should go away in a couple of weeks. However, without treatment, and depending on the type of malaria, an infected person can have symptoms for a few years, up to a few decades.

Question 2

can there be anymore malaria disease in the usa?

Accepted Answer

Vanishingly Rare: Although overall cases of malaria are increasing in the us the cases are principally 'imported' from those bringing it back from other countries: africa, americas, asia. In 2010, there were 1, 691 malaria cases in the states. A very few may have been passed by local mosquito from imported cases come home; or possibly from blood transfusions. Not altogether clear. Essentially native cases are nil.

Question 3

i have malaria, have i transmit the disease directly to my family members?

Accepted Answer

No : The mosquito is the transmitter vector.

Question 4

is malaria a parasitic disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's caused by plasmodium, which is a mosquito-born parasite.

Question 5

how to eliminate malaria or chagas' disease?

Accepted Answer

Huh?: They're different diseases, caused by different microorganisms, causing different symptoms and require different treatments.

Question 6

can the anopheles mosquito cause any other disease except malaria?

Accepted Answer

Yes it does: The anopheles mosquitoes have been around for 150 million years and now have about 460 species. Beside malaria, some species can also carry filarial worms, various arboviruses, onyong-nyong, tataguine, equine encephalitis, canine heartworm- dirofilaria immitis, as well as other viruses.

Question 7

how to tell if i have malaria or lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

Blood test: A simple exam of the blood can be diagnostic assuming your symptoms are compatible with the diagnosis.

Question 8

can you tell me in diagnosing malaria, if the first blood test is negative, what chances are there that the person has the disease?

Accepted Answer

Pretty good: The level of parasites in the blood may be quite low at first. The familiar microscopic study with a giemsa stain is difficult and requires a lot of experience and skill. If there's a high index of suspicion, a person might be treated empirically, or it may be wiser to watch and test again if the disease becomes worse or really looks like malaria.

Question 9

does malaria cause heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Malaria is number one cause in the world of cardiac electric conduction disorders requiring pacemakers.

Question 10

i got bit by a female mosquito in canada. could i get malaria or any other infectious diseases?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: There are no arthropod borne diseases that are endemic in Canada and you are safe. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco or alcohol in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

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