Malaria
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Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite. Infected mosquitoes spread it. Malaria is a major cause of death worldwide, but it is almost wiped out in the United States. The disease is mostly a problem in developing countries with warm climates. If you travel to these countries, you are at risk. There are four different types of malaria caused by four related parasites. The most deadly type occurs in Africa south of the Sahara Desert.
Malaria symptoms include chills, flu-like symptoms, fever, vomiting, diarrhea and jaundice. The disease can be life-threatening. However, you can treat malaria with medicines. The type of medicine depends on which kind of malaria you have and where you were infected.
Malaria can be prevented. When traveling to malaria-prone regions
- See your doctor for medicines that protect you
- Wear insect repellent with DEET
- Cover up
- Sleep under mosquito netting
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Malaria
kidshealth.org — “Malaria is a common infection in hot, tropical areas but can also occur (rarely) in temperate climates. Malaria is a leading cause of death worldwide but if diagnosed early and treated, it can be cured.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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#Malaria101 (33) The @WorldBank estimates that there are 10 new cases of malaria every second in African countries http://t.co/oeazTNWu
Africa | Malaria | Malaria Vaccine
globalpost.com — “Malaria kills thousands every year in Africa especially children under five Now African scientists are testing a malaria vaccine in seven countries that could save thousands of lives” View full resource at globalpost.com
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Malaria vaccine is in the works http://tinyurl.com/yccwaom http://bit.ly/bEWMOP (via @MalariaWorld)
WHO | Malaria
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#Malaria101 (10) Approximately half of the world's population is at risk of malaria http://t.co/DpZfHezX @WHO
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Global malaria deaths are decreasing, but still 225M cases of disease annually, WHO fact sheet shows: http://t.co/mc3dR87K
Prevention of malaria
netdoctor.co.uk — “Malaria is a serious disease, which in the worst case may be fatal. Get expert advice on the best methods of prevention.” View full resource at netdoctor.co.uk
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Preventing #malaria is more than nets http://dld.bz/bpwA here's how #worldmalariaday #endmalarianow
Malaria News
malariaenvoy.com — “Malaria News” View full resource at malariaenvoy.com
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RT@aplusk RT @Malaria_Envoy: WHO Malaria Report confirms that we are defeating malaria http://bit.ly/8armlf
xkcd: Malaria
xkcd.com — “xkcd: Malaria” View full resource at xkcd.com
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xkcd created this great comic...because #malaria is no party. Check it out! http://xkcd.com/51/
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Malaria presenting in children in the UK - clinical features and management: Paediatrics and Child Health http://bit.ly/anBVwP #Nursing
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Adult and child malaria mortality in India: a nationally representative mortality survey: The Lancet - Early ... http://bit.ly/bEUNAd #peds
Malaria News
malariaenvoy.com — “Malaria News” View full resource at malariaenvoy.com
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RT @mraz_examiner: Jason Mraz among list of celebrities to join UN's Special Envoy for Malaria Social Media Envoy. http://bit.ly/aMS0ZZ
Malaria RSS
medworm.com — “Malaria RSS” View full resource at medworm.com
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@BillGates Please have a look at the MedWorm section on Malaria: http://t.co/T1J9daP
end malaria
blogs.worldbank.org — “end malaria” View full resource at blogs.worldbank.org
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World Bank pledges $200 million in the fight to #endmalaria http://bit.ly/aehtH0
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CDC - Malaria - About Malaria - History
cdc.gov — “History of malaria from ancient history through the elimination of malaria in the United States highlighting the major scientific breakthroughs and the on going efforts for eradication.” View full resource at cdc.gov
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#Malaria101 (8) Malaria was eradicated in the United States over 60 years ago http://t.co/TZRSG3b2 @CDCgov
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