Posted by admin | Posted in mosquito control | Posted on 09-04-2009
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Malaria is an infectious blood disease caused by the bite of female Anopheles mosquito that injects parasites into the bloodstream. This disease reports that afflict 350-500 million people each year and kills more than a million deaths. Malaria causes high fever, joint pain, chills, vomiting and anemia. If left untreated, can result in serious medical complications or even death. Unfortunately, no vaccine against malaria although they are being researched and developed for testing.
The best treatment for malaria is to avoid that. Some countries have a higher risk of infection than others. No risk of malaria in North America and Western Europe. All other areas have different degrees of risk. When traveling to a high risk area, it is advisable to seek consultation with a doctor for preventive medications. It also recommends insect repellents and mosquito nets are used to reduce the risk of exposure. Because the mosquito has a high rate of reproduction and can become immune to drugs quickly, consult a physician before using any medicine by mouth.
The malaria treatment is most effective when diagnosis occurs early. The treatment in the early stages is much less invasive and are usually mild reactions. If detected early, treatment usually can be accomplished at home under the supervision of a physician. Only in severe cases or in cases where the diagnosis could not think fast enough hospitalization is required. When traveling to a country at high risk, be aware of the warning signs and get examined immediately.
Minor cases of malaria are treated with oral medication. It is also important to ensure continuous fluid intake so the body does not dehydrate. Quinine sulfate, along with doxycycline, taken orally for one week. There can be short term unpleasant effects of this drug, but its proven efficacy in the treatment of malaria worth the temporary discomfort. Malarone is a combination drug that is effective but very expensive and there are no reported cases of resistance to this treatment.
The most Severe malaria will require hospitalization for treatment. Constant supervision of a physician is required to ensure proper dosing and to monitor responses of the body. Quinine is typically the drug for the treatment provided. Medication is given intravenously in small doses because of the quinine taken in an excessive dose can cause complications or death.
Malaria is a serious disease that is often confused with the flu. If you travel to high risk areas or if you have returned travel recently, please seek medical attention immediately if you have flu-like symptoms. Inform the doctor that you have a risk of exposure to malaria. Prevention and early detection are the keys to making a malaria is treated and cured.
About the Author:
Gray Rollins is a featured writer for MalariaHelp.com. To learn more about malaria treatments and malaria prevention, visit us.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - What Is Malaria
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