The Effects Of Malaria

Malaria, a mosquito-borne sickness caused by mosquito bites that carry a parasit

e of the genus Plasmodium, is hugely prevalent in tropical and subtropical count
ries in Asia, South and Central America and the Middle East. Malaria is more wid
espread in regions with lots of rainfall and consistent high temperatures that s
upply the perfect conditions for bugs to thrive and multiply.
Malarial bouts begin with multiplication of the plasmodium virus in the red bloo
d cells and could have long-lasting and even deadly consequences.
Malaria starts with headaches, fever and chills and could, in later stages, also
lead to coma. Malaria has three stages, the first stage starting with fever, sh
ivering, joint pain, vomiting, anemia, hemoglobinuria, retinal injury and fits.
This could happen for 4 to 6 hours every alternate day, every three days or migh
t occur every four days. As the disease progresses into the second stage, one co
uld experience sensations of heat and dryness, whilst the third stage could resu
lt in extreme fatigue and weakness.
It is however worth noting that the first indications happen about 10 to 15 days
after the mosquito bite while it multiplies and bursts the red blood cells.
The effects of malaria especially in children may not be overlooked because a bi
te from this insect can lead to high intracranial pressure that becomes evident
as unusual posture caused by severe brain injury.
Malaria caused by mosquito bites could lead to other serious consequences like c
ognitive impairment, widespread anaemia and neurological damage with cerebral ma
laria. Cerebral malaria could cause retinal whitening that is the most distingui
shing clinical sign of malaria.
Malaria caused by mosquitoes could in severe cases exhibit itself as an enlarged
spleen, severe headache, clots of blood in the brain, inflamed liver, low blood
sugar and hemoglobinuria which could lead to renal failure.
Other serious side effects caused by this mosquito bite disease could be dehydra
tion, liver or kidney failure and breathing issues caused by fluid in the lungs.

Rupture of the spleen may lead to internal bleeding with the spread of infection
leading to inflammation of the meninges, or membranes, that enclose the brain a
nd spinal cord.
The control of malaria starts with the use of mosquito nets, the use of insect r
epellents and the spraying of insecticides in locations where mosquitoes could b
reed easily.
Home pest control starts with not having water standing about in buckets, tubs a
nd the spraying of insecticides in drains which are ideal breeding grounds for m
osquitoes.
Mosquito repellents might be chemical based or could also be in the form of herb
al and biological pest control with the planting of mosquito repellent plants in
the environment.
It is best to remember that one manner of pest control lies in protecting onesel
f from mosquito bites by not going out at dawn and dusk. It pays to have mosquit
o mesh on all the doors and windows at home. Not wearing dark colors and opting
for long sleeved shirts and long trousers would also help.
Pest control includes using repellents like creams, lotions and electronic devic
es. It is best to kill mosquitoes by spraying insecticides, but this ought to be
done some time before entering the room. Last but not least, preventing mosquit
o bites is the most effective pest control each time.
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