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1 day ago · The malaria parasite has a complex lifecycle and spends part of it in red blood cells. In a carrier, the presence of the malaria parasite causes the red blood cells with defective haemoglobin to rupture prematurely, making the Plasmodium parasite unable to reproduce. Further, the polymerization of Hb affects the ability of the parasite to ...
Sep 10, 2024 · Malaria symptoms include chills and shivering, a high fever, an enlarged spleen and liver, and anaemia. It may also result in a low blood platelet count, abnormal white blood cells, jaundice, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and sweating.
Aug 30, 2024 · Background The emergence of Plasmodium falciparum drug resistance against artemisinin-based combination therapy has threatened malaria control efforts. Since malaria control and elimination plans are dependent on these drugs, they must remain efficacious. However, resistance to these drugs was detected in low-transmission settings and is predicted to emerge in high-transmission settings ...
Sep 10, 2024 · Malaria is transmitted through bites from infected mosquitoes, while typhoid is caused by Salmonella typhi, a gramme-negative salmonella bacterium, through ingestion of contaminated food and drinks. While both diseases can cause fever, several key features can help distinguish them. Fever patterns Malaria frequently appears with cyclical fevers known as paroxysms. This means that the fever […]
Aug 28, 2024 · WHO, NVBDCP, CDC Reports and Guidelines Clinic Guide India ©malariasite.com ©BS Kakkilaya | Last Updated: August 28, 2024
Sep 12, 2024 · Diagnosing malaria and typhoid involves various tests, but malaria is easier to diagnose compared to typhoid fever. Doctors may use wild, typhi dot, bone marrow, and stool tests for typhoid, while a complete blood count and malarial parasite test are required for malaria.
Sep 2, 2024 · Acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare life-threatening disorder characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, severe thrombocytopenia, and organ damage. We present the case of a 71-year-old man initially diagnosed with malaria-like symptoms and displaying markers of micr …
