Malaria: A backyard enemy

Abstract

Malaria is an acute fever illness that affects people and is spread by female Anopheles mosquitoes, which bite humans to spread the Plasmodium parasite. Among the five parasite species that cause malaria in humans are Plasmodium falciparum & P. Vivax, the two most hazardous types. P. falciparum is the most prevalent and dangerous Plasmodium parasite just on the continent of Africa. P. Vivax is the most prevalent malaria parasite from outside sub-Saharan Africa. Malaria's earliest symptoms, such as fever, headache, & chills, might be mild and difficult to identify. Ten to fifteen days after the infected insect bite, they normally manifest. Malaria Without treatment, P. falciparum malaria can progress to severe illness and mortality in less than 24 hours. Vector management is an essential component of malaria prevention, control, and extermination strategies because of its high effectiveness in preventing infection and reducing disease transmission. The two main treatments are indoor residual spraying and insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) (IRS). Chemoprevention is the term used to describe the administration of medications, either alone or in combination. Infestations of malaria and the consequences that result are avoided.