Malaria Forum - Natural Remedies

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Malaria is caused by four species of parasitic protozoa that infect human red blood cells. Protozoa are one-celled organisms (animals) that are as sophisticated as a human cell. Malaria parasites feed on red blood cells.

Malaria parasites:
Plasmodium falciparum
Plasmodium vivax
Plasmodium malariae
Plasmodium ovale

The four different species of malaria parasites cause types of malaria that are somewhat different from each other.

The worst type is caused by Plasmodium falciparum. Infection with Plasmodium falciparum kills approximately 1-2% of those who come down with it. Falciparum malaria is a serious illness characterized by fever, headache, and weakness.

Falciparum malaria is the major type found in subSaharan Africa, where 90% of the world's malaria cases occur.

The other species of malaria cause a debilitating illness characterized by spells of chills, fever and weakness. This illness generally lasts 10-14 days, and is self-limiting in nature.

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