MALARIA- A zoonotic disease caused by mosquito
Malaria Epidemiology in India Causative Agent:Protozoan parasite Plasmodium Species: NOTE; – 25th April: World Malaria Day 1-30th June: Anti—Malaria Month Vector:Female Anopheles mosquito (bites mainly at night) Historical Discoveries Symptoms Typical Symptoms: Severe Symptoms: Diagnosis Method Notes Microscopic Blood Smear Gold standard for diagnosis RDTs (Rapid Diagnostic Tests) Useful in field conditions PCR For species-specific…
