Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite that has entered a person’s bloodstream through a mosquito bite. The parasite is typically transmitted through the saliva of an Anopheles mosquito. While it is treatable, malaria can lead to fatigue, nausea, fever, and in severe cases, seizures, comas, and death. In areas where malaria is prevalent, it is a leading cause of death, particularly among young children, pregnant women, and visitors who don’t have immunity. Someone infected once is more prone to being re-infected in the future.
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**Think Further Questions
1. What are some long term solutions to lower the negative impacts of malaria on low income countries? (Think beyond providing anti-malarial tablets).
2. How can the United States help nations that are struggling with Malaria? Should the US intervene?
3. Why is learning about Malaria important even though it’s not prevalent in the US?
**Contents
00:00 - Introduction
00:26 - Explanation
00:41 - Definition: Malaria
01:07 - History
01:56 - Impact
02:46 - Why Care?
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