MALARIA

 PLAN I.Public health importance II.Definition III.Signs and symptoms of Malaria IV.Mechanism and causes of Malaria V.Complications of Malaria VI.Diagnostic and treatment of Malaria VII.Prevention of Malaria VIII.Conclusion

MALARIA I. Public health importance  Every year, 300 to 700 million people get Malaria worldwide.  Malaria is frequent in Sud Saharan African, Asia and Latine America.  Malaria kills 1- 2 million people every year in the world with 90% to the death occuring in Africa.

MALARIA II. Definition  Malaria is an infectious disease caused by a parasite (protozoa) called « Plasmodium » transmits by female Anopheles or Culex mosquito.  It’s spread by the bite of an infected mosquito.

MALARIA III. Signs and symptoms of Malaria  Malaria is manifested by high fever over 38°C (100.4F) along with chills and sweating. Some patients may develop headache, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, jaundice, tiredness…  Symptoms develop within seven days after being bitten or may take between 10 to 15 days to appear.

MALARIA IV.Mechanism and causes of Malaria  The mosquito bite to introduce the parasites from its saliva into a person’s blood.  The parasites travel to the liver where they mature to produce many more.  Several species of Plasmodium cause Malaria in humans : Serious disease : P. Falciparum Milder diseases : P. Malariae, P. Oval, P. Vivax  Species which normally infect other primates : Plasmodium Knowesli.

MALARIA V. Complications of Malaria  Malaria specially with P. Falciparum can sometimes have complications including: Severe anaemia Coma Convulsions Anoxia Cerebral malaria Malaria during pregnancy Spleen rupture Kidney damage

MALARIA VI. Diagnosis and treatment of Malaria  Malaria is diagnosed by : Microscope Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT)  Antimalarial medication is used both to treat and prevent Malaria.  The choice of the drug depends on the type of Malaria, its severity and pregnancy status.  Some antimalarial medications: quinine, arthemeter, coartem…

MALARIA VII. Prevention of Malaria  Malaria can be prevented by : the mosquito net covered clothes antimalarial tablets draining standing water spraying insecticides

MALARIA  VIII. Conclusion  Malaria is a widespread disease.  It is easily diagnosed and treated.  The earlier the diagnostic and treatment the better the outcome of the disease  Preventive measures such as bed net, insecticide use are essential. So protect yourself!!!

MALARIA  Members of Group : Cheickna Diallo Abdoulaye Ouattara Souahibou Morba Lucien Togola Rokiatou Sylla Seydou Poudiougou Zoumana Fah Samaké Zoubéirou Maiga Djéffla Diallo 3 rd year medical students at the FMOS/USTTB, Bamako, Mali

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