Human Malaria is a disease that can be fatal, caused by parasites transmitted by infected female mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles. Mosquitoes bite more at dusk and at night; in these hours, in endemic areas, the risk of contracting Malaria is higher.

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Currently, Malaria is mainly found in tropical and subtropical areas.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) defines human Malaria as a serious, preventable and treatable disease if diagnosed early and treated with appropriate medication. Accurate and early diagnosis is one of the keys to the effective management of the disease.

 

There are also many ways of prevention, including chemoprophylaxis. A Malaria vaccine is being developed. To prevent a mosquito bite, the following precautions can be taken: 

1 - wear long trousers and long-sleeved shirts, especially during twilight and night hours

2 - wear light-colored clothes  

3 - spray mosquito repellent on body, clothes and corners of rooms

4 - sleep under a mosquito net

5 - avoid staying near water sources