What is impetigo and miliaria?
Malaria Malaria is caused by a bite from the female Anopheles mosquito. Then the female bites, she injects the malaria parasites into the bloodstream of the victim. There are four types of parasites that cause malaria. They are: P. vivax, P. ovale, P. malariae and P. falciparum. When the parasite is in the bloodstream, it travels to the liver. Once inside the liver, it multiplies at a very high rate. Within a week or so, up to 40,000 parasites flow back into the bloodstream, where they continue to multiply and begin to destroy red blood cells. Symptoms of Malaria There are many symptoms of malaria and not every individual experiences all the symptoms. The symptoms are divided into three distinct states. * The first stage is called the cold stage. Symptoms of this state are sudden chills, and sometimes violent shaking. * The second state is called the hot state. This state is characterized by a high fever and rapid breathing. The fever may reach 107° F. * The third stage is called the w
