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Editor's note: Constance Adione, the NAIJ.com partner blogger, write about mosquito bite could lead to death.
Constance is a student of Parasitology and Entomology at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra state.
She writes articles on different topics, especially on motivational talks. She could be contacted via her e-mail address: or@consyadione
More details in NAIJ.com’s step-by-step guide for guest bloggers.
Malaria symptoms can be severe or uncomplicated but most deaths are caused by severe malaria especially those that were left untreated.
Malaria is a blood disease caused by parasites transmitted to humans through bites by infected anopheles mosquitoes.
The intensity of transmission depends on factors related to the parasite, the vector, the human host and the environment.
How mosquito bite could lead to death
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There are five known parasite species that cause Malaria in humans, which are plasmodium falciparum,plasmodium vivax, plasmodium ovals, plasmodium malariae and plasmodium knowlesi.
The most prevalent malaria parasite on African continent is the plasmodium falciparum.
Once the parasite plasmodium enters inside the human body, they travel to the liver where they mature and multiply.
After several days,the matured parasites enter the bloodstreams and begin to infect the red blood cells.
Some parasites are not released into the bloodstreams (they remain in the liver) which later result to recurrence.
Recognizing the disease in the parasite early stages can prevent the disease from becoming severe.
There are several complications of malaria if left untreated, therefore resulting to severe malaria.
Cerebral malaria is one of the complications of malaria which causes swelling of the blood vessels of the brain (brain damage),coma, convulsions, anemia etc.
Symptoms of malaria appear seven days or more after the infective mosquito bite. The sign symptoms of the disease are not specific due to body system (immunity) and stages of the disease.
Headache, fever, chills, sweating, drycough, fatique, pain, nausea, vomiting etc are the common symptoms of malaria.
Any individual showing signs of malaria should be tested immediately.
However, in regions where laboratory test are not readily available, malaria is clinically suspected on the basis of fever in any sick person who has been in an area where malaria is endemic.
READ ALSO: Ali Modu suffers setback as Supreme Court dismisses his application
Sometimes symptoms may occur later in those who have taken antimalarial medications as prevention.
Malaria symptoms can be severe or uncomplicated but most deaths are caused by severe malaria especially those that were left untreated.
The aim of the treatment is to eliminate the plasmodium parasite from the patient's body system. A doctor will prescribe medications based on the type of parasite that an individual have.
Some parasites are resistant to some drugs if the parasite survives in the blood as a result of inadequate or ineffective treatment, therefore there is a need to change medications to treat that individual.
Resistance among the parasites has developed to several antimalarial medications. After taking antimalarial drugs, patients are advised to take more of fruits and vegetables or blood tonic to help build the blood cells that were destroyed for better recovery.
Guava also aids prevention of malaria which can be used when is not severe.
Vector control is an effective way to prevent and reduce malaria transmission. Use of insecticides on the walls inside the house to kill the mosquitoes resting on a nearby surface.
Treated mosquito net are advisable to use in keeping away mosquitoes from passing through the net.
READ ALSO: MASSOB shuts down Owerri, celebrates Independence Day
Draining stagnant water around the environment is necessary to avoid breeding of mosquitoes. Promoting awareness of malaria and the importance of control measures to the public especially in some areas the developing world to help reduce the incidence of malaria.
Parasitological test are needed for more research to develop safe and effective vaccines for malaria.
If there is anyway a vaccine can be produced to detect the parasite when is still in the liver before it enters back into the bloodstreams for early treatment since symptoms appears seven days or more after the infective bite.
Therefore making the parasites to multiply before getting noticed by the individual.
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Thinking about this, I don't know if it is possible for mosquitoes to go on exile which us the best thing that can end malaria for good.
Welcome to Henry jex blog
Editor's note: Constance Adione, the NAIJ.com partner blogger, write about mosquito bite could lead to death.
Constance is a student of Parasitology and Entomology at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra state.
She writes articles on different topics, especially on motivational talks. She could be contacted via her e-mail address: or@consyadione
More details in NAIJ.com’s step-by-step guide for guest bloggers.
Malaria symptoms can be severe or uncomplicated but most deaths are caused by severe malaria especially those that were left untreated.
Malaria is a blood disease caused by parasites transmitted to humans through bites by infected anopheles mosquitoes.
The intensity of transmission depends on factors related to the parasite, the vector, the human host and the environment.
How mosquito bite could lead to death
READ ALSO: Tinubu warns against military coup in Nigeria
There are five known parasite species that cause Malaria in humans, which are plasmodium falciparum,plasmodium vivax, plasmodium ovals, plasmodium malariae and plasmodium knowlesi.
The most prevalent malaria parasite on African continent is the plasmodium falciparum.
Once the parasite plasmodium enters inside the human body, they travel to the liver where they mature and multiply.
After several days,the matured parasites enter the bloodstreams and begin to infect the red blood cells.
Some parasites are not released into the bloodstreams (they remain in the liver) which later result to recurrence.
Recognizing the disease in the parasite early stages can prevent the disease from becoming severe.
There are several complications of malaria if left untreated, therefore resulting to severe malaria.
Cerebral malaria is one of the complications of malaria which causes swelling of the blood vessels of the brain (brain damage),coma, convulsions, anemia etc.
Symptoms of malaria appear seven days or more after the infective mosquito bite. The sign symptoms of the disease are not specific due to body system (immunity) and stages of the disease.
Headache, fever, chills, sweating, drycough, fatique, pain, nausea, vomiting etc are the common symptoms of malaria.
Any individual showing signs of malaria should be tested immediately.
However, in regions where laboratory test are not readily available, malaria is clinically suspected on the basis of fever in any sick person who has been in an area where malaria is endemic.
READ ALSO: Ali Modu suffers setback as Supreme Court dismisses his application
Sometimes symptoms may occur later in those who have taken antimalarial medications as prevention.
Malaria symptoms can be severe or uncomplicated but most deaths are caused by severe malaria especially those that were left untreated.
The aim of the treatment is to eliminate the plasmodium parasite from the patient's body system. A doctor will prescribe medications based on the type of parasite that an individual have.
Some parasites are resistant to some drugs if the parasite survives in the blood as a result of inadequate or ineffective treatment, therefore there is a need to change medications to treat that individual.
Resistance among the parasites has developed to several antimalarial medications. After taking antimalarial drugs, patients are advised to take more of fruits and vegetables or blood tonic to help build the blood cells that were destroyed for better recovery.
Guava also aids prevention of malaria which can be used when is not severe.
Vector control is an effective way to prevent and reduce malaria transmission. Use of insecticides on the walls inside the house to kill the mosquitoes resting on a nearby surface.
Treated mosquito net are advisable to use in keeping away mosquitoes from passing through the net.
READ ALSO: MASSOB shuts down Owerri, celebrates Independence Day
Draining stagnant water around the environment is necessary to avoid breeding of mosquitoes. Promoting awareness of malaria and the importance of control measures to the public especially in some areas the developing world to help reduce the incidence of malaria.
Parasitological test are needed for more research to develop safe and effective vaccines for malaria.
If there is anyway a vaccine can be produced to detect the parasite when is still in the liver before it enters back into the bloodstreams for early treatment since symptoms appears seven days or more after the infective bite.
Therefore making the parasites to multiply before getting noticed by the individual.
PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app
Thinking about this, I don't know if it is possible for mosquitoes to go on exile which us the best thing that can end malaria for good.
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