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In 2022, 66% of malaria cases in Southeast Asia were from India.
WHO report says almost 46% of all cases in the region.
Malaria caused by Plasmodium vivax, which is a protozoal parasite.
WHO says the cases declined 76% to 5 million in 2023, and globally, there were 249 million cases in 2022.
Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that affects humans and other animals.
It is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium.
Which is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected Anopheles mosquitoes.
The malaria parasite travels to the liver, where it matures and multiplies.
After a few weeks, the parasites enter the bloodstream and infect red blood cells.
Malaria is preventable and treatable.
Ways to prevent malaria,
Using mosquito nets
Wearing long sleeves and pants
Using insect repellent
Taking antimalarial medication
Malaria is also treatable with a number of different medications.
Treatment should be started as soon as possible to prevent complications and death.
Malaria is a serious disease, but it is preventable and treatable.
By taking steps to prevent malaria and seeking treatment early if you develop symptoms, you can protect yourself from this deadly disease.
Plasmodium vivax
Plasmodium vivax is a protozoan parasite and a human pathogen.
It is the most common cause of malaria outside of sub-Saharan Africa.
P. vivax is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
The life cycle of P. vivax begins when an infected mosquito bites a human and injects sporozoites into the bloodstream.
The sporozoites travel to the liver, where they infect liver cells.
In the liver, the sporozoites mature into schizonts, which reproduce asexually to produce thousands of merozoites.
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