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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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)
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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Malaria News
malariaenvoy.com — “Malaria News” View full resource at malariaenvoy.com
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Malaria No More Health Organization
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/
Malaria on #MDlinx
mdlinx.com — “Malaria on #MDlinx” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on October 3, 2010 at 1:26 am By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Physician, Doctor, and Health Communicator
Malaria presenting in children in the UK - clinical features and management: Paediatrics and Child Health http://bit.ly/anBVwP #Nursing
Malaria on #MDlinx
mdlinx.com — “Malaria on #MDlinx” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on October 23, 2010 at 2:18 am By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Physician, Doctor, and Health Communicator
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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MASSIVEGOOD Health Organization
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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Malaria No More Health Organization
World Bank pledges $200 million in the fight to #endmalaria http://bit.ly/aehtH0
Malaria on #MDlinx
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Most Recently Shared on October 19, 2010 at 5:07 am By:
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Efficacy of intermittent preventive treatment with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine on placental parasitemia in pregn... http://bit.ly/bEMtW3 #OBG
Malaria No More :: Malaria No More Store
malarianomore.org — “Malaria No More :: Malaria No More Store” View full resource at malarianomore.org
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Malaria No More Health Organization
Check out our holiday store of 'gifts that give bed nets' http://bit.ly/5yh3Y2
World Malaria Day Resolution | Malaria Watch: The Malaria Policy Center Blog | Malaria Policy Center, a Project of Malaria No More
malariapolicycenter.org — “On May 5, 2011, Senator Chris Coons of Delaware and Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi, who are also co-chairs of the Senate Working Group on Malaria, introduced a concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.” View full resource at malariapolicycenter.org
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Malaria No More Health Organization
Great read! RT @malariapolicy: Thx @Chriscoons & @SenatorWicker for Leadership on Malaria http://bit.ly/ky3Nfy
Innovations in the Fight Against Malaria | Malaria Watch: The Malaria Policy Center Blog | Malaria Policy Center, a Project of Malaria No More
malariapolicycenter.org — “Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Co-Chairs of the Senate Working Group on Malaria are leading an effort to educate their fellow lawmakers and staff on the national security, research and science, and humanitarian benefits of working to eliminate worldwide deaths from malaria.” View full resource at malariapolicycenter.org
Most Recently Shared on September 29, 2011 at 3:21 pm By:
Nothing But Nets Health Organization
.@SenatorWicker & @ChrisCoons are educating the Senate on innovations in the fight against #malaria http://t.co/mj5Ud9V7 via @malariapolicy
Expansion of the Congressional Malaria Caucus | Malaria Watch: The Malaria Policy Center Blog | Malaria Policy Center, a Project of Malaria No More
malariapolicycenter.org — “Though it may seem callous to suggest there is a silver lining to the ongoing global economic crisis, if we allow ourselves to look for one, it would likely be that our leaders"political, business, philanthropic"are striving for cost-effectiveness now more than ever. This objective was outlined with particular clarity in President Obama's Global Health Initiative, wherein he highlighted the need for proven, cost-effective health care initiatives. For years, neglected tropical disease (NTD) contr” View full resource at malariapolicycenter.org
Most Recently Shared on October 28, 2009 at 2:01 pm By:
Global Network Health Organization
Imp. Day! Launch of the newly expanded ""Congressional Malaria and NTDs Caucus" Read Kari Stoever's piece on MNM: http://bit.ly/mHiYJ
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