Posted by Papa Physical Monday, April 18th, 2011

Malaria is a parasitic mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by Anopheles mosquitoes. the parasite is transmitted from one human body to another by bite of an infected mosquito.  Four species of Plasmodium can infect and be transmitted by humans- plasmodium falciparum, plasmodium vivax, plasmodium ovale and plasmodium malariae. in humans, the parasites (sporozoites) travel to the liver and later into the blood stream where they affect the red blood cells. the parasites enter the red blood cells when they mature. the parasites multiply inside the red blood cells, which then rupture within 48 to 72 hours, infecting more red blood cells. the first symptoms usually occur 10 days to 4 weeks after infection. Malaria can also be transmitted from a mother to her unborn baby. It can also be spread through blood transfusions. Researches say that in some parts of the world, the parasite has developed resistance to insecticides and certain antibiotics.

Symptoms of Malaria

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• Maintaining hygiene around the surroundings of your house is the first step that will help prevent malaria.
• Spraying insecticides in and around your household areas especially where there is stagnant water also helps prevent the disease to some extent.
• Pregnant women should take preventive medication because of the risk of passing the disease congenitally.
• Use nets on bedding while sleeping.
• Use screens in the windows which will help prevent mosquitoes entering the house.
• Use insect repellent creams while going out.
• Avoid mosquito bites by wearing protective clothing over the arms and legs.
• Risk factors also include traveling in areas in which such mosquitoes are found.

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Last year I saw the school therapist but not specifically for depression I seem to have all the symptoms of depression yet he told me that I wasn't depressed because I have decent school grades and good hygiene. I am still suffering with this depression and I want to know if the doctor I saw is right because of these things.

Get a 2nd opinion from another therapist of psychologist.

Don't go by what the school therapist told you. People can be depressed without having all the symptoms of depression. Talk to your parents and let them take you to a real doctor. I hope you're able to get help. good Luck!

Definitely see a doctor! Doesn't have to be a psychiatrist; primary care doctors and pediatricians are now being more alert to discuss depression with their patients.

There are different stages of depression so it is possible to have decent grades and good hygiene and still have depression. Our bodies are chemical factories, there are a number of reasons why something might need correcting once in a while – depression could be the result of a chemical imbalance that could be resolved with dietary changes.

Keep asking questions until you get reliable, satisfying answers.

In nursing school we learn that the best authority on a patient's health is the patient him/herself. Did you tell this therapist that you were depressed? It was dumb and lazy for him to pronounce you not depressed, but maybe you need to correct his misunderstanding. Better yet, is there someone else you could see? can you tell your parents what's happening with you, and ask for their help in finding a counselor you can trust?

It's extremely mature and intelligent of you to recognize the symptoms of depression and want to deal with the issue before it gets worse. good luck, my thoughts are with you.