World Malaria Day: There can be 5 types of malaria fever, know the symptoms; ignoring them can be costly

As the temperature rises, the terror of mosquitoes also increases. In such a situation, it is very important to be alert. Actually, the risk of many diseases increases due to the growth of mosquitoes in summer. Malaria and dengue are one of the most common diseases if a mosquito bites. It is said that if this disease is not treated in time, the patient may even die.

Today, we will talk about malaria. World Malaria Day is celebrated every year on 25 April with the aim of making people aware about malaria. On this day, people are made aware about the prevention and symptoms of this disease. If the disease is identified in time, then treatment becomes possible. In such a situation, it is important for us to know how many types of malaria are there. What are their symptoms? Let us know in detail:

Plasmodium falciparum

Dr. Shrey Srivastava, Senior Consultant of Internal Medicine at Sharda Hospital, said that this is considered to be the most deadly type of malaria. Most deaths occur due to this. It is found especially in Africa and South Asia.

symptoms

• very high fever
• chills and sweats
• Vomiting and diarrhea
• confusion or seizure
• Kidney and liver failure condition

Plasmodium vivax

He said that this is the most common type of malaria in India. It can remain hidden in the liver for a long time and can become active again after months. You can see many types of symptoms when this bacterium enters the body.

symptoms

• Moderate to high fever that comes every 2 days
• Feeling cold
• Weakness and tiredness
• Headaches and muscle pain
• Loss of appetite
• Pain in arms and legs

Plasmodium malariae

According to Dr., this is a rare type of malaria, but its infection can last for a long time. It is found in Central and South America, Africa. However, this malaria is less dangerous than Plasmodia vivax.

symptoms

• Fever every 3 days
• General weakness
• Occasionally, kidney problems
• Lack of protein in the body
• Frequent urination

Plasmodium ovale

It is found in West Africa and some island regions. Its symptoms are similar to those of P. vivax. It is the rarest type of malaria. This is because the parasite remains in the body for a long time after the mosquito bite .

symptoms

• Fever at uneven intervals
• Tiredness and tremors
• Inflammation of the liver

Plasmodium knowlesi

This is a recently identified type of malaria found in Southeast Asia.

symptoms

• high fever that rises rapidly
• Severe muscle pain
• Difficulty breathing

How to prevent malaria?

• Use mosquito net
• Wear full sleeve clothes
• Do not allow water to collect around the house
• Use mosquito repellents and creams

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