# @thewhizdoc on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2023-06-30T10:53:03.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dr. Emmanuel Aguh, MD | Family Medicine (@thewhizdoc) — https://gondola.cc/thewhizdoc

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Five cases of the mosquito-borne infection malaria have been detected in the United States in the past two months, marking the first local spread in the country in 20 years. 

Here are five things you should know about malaria.

1. Malaria is a potentially fatal infectious disease caused by Plasmodium parasites that are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. 

2. The most common early symptoms of malaria include fever, chills, headaches, nausea, although this may be mild for some people especially if you have had a malaria infection before.  Some types are severe, and those at risk of severe disease are infants, children under 5 years, pregnant wome, travellers, people with HIV/AIDS.

3. Malaria is preventable and controllable: You prevent malaria by avoiding mosquito bites and taking certain medicines. There are several strategies to prevent people from getting malaria including avoiding mosquito bites by using insecticide-treated mosquito nets; repellants, coils, wearing protecting clothing, using window screens and the use of drugs to prevent infection. 

4. Malaria is most prevalent in tropical areas: Malaria is especially common in sub-Saharan Africa and South-East Asia, with as much as 90% of all cases occurring in just those two regions. 
Occasionally, some cases are seen outside of these regions.

5. Malaria can be treated with antimalarial drugs: Antimalarial drugs can be used to both prevent and treat the disease. These drugs work by getting rid of the Plasmodium parasites that cause the infection. 

I hope that this has helped you learn more about malaria and the measures you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones from infection. 

If you think you may have been exposed to malaria or are experiencing symptoms, be sure to contact a doctor immediately.

📰: npr 

DISCLAIMER: Statements reflect my own personal opinions, not those of my employer, past or present, or any other organization with which I may be affiliated.⁣ 

#malaria #malariaawareness #mosquito #publichealth #healthtips

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