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Malaria is transmitted by thebite of these mosquitos
(Most common species)Anopheles Gambiae
Here’s how it happens
3. An unsuspectingvictim is bitten andthe parasites are injected with the mosquito's saliva into the bloodstream.
3. An unsuspectingvictim is bitten andthe parasites are injected with the mosquito's saliva into the bloodstream.
4. They then travel to the liver where they reproduce
5. Weeks to months later the malaria parasites start to multiply within red blood cells, destroying them and causing
5. Weeks to months later the malaria parasites start to multiply within red blood cells, destroying them and causing- Headache
5. Weeks to months later the malaria parasites start to multiply within red blood cells, destroying them and causing- Headache- Fever
5. Weeks to months later the malaria parasites start to multiply within red blood cells, destroying them and causing- Headache- Fever- Coma
5. Weeks to months later the malaria parasites start to multiply within red blood cells, destroying them and causing- Headache- Fever- Coma
And finally…
Insecticide-treated bed nets prevent the transmission of malaria at night, when the vast majority of
mosquito bites occur.
distributes these nets with thesupport of many organizations
United Nations
WorldHealthOrganization
Centerfor DiseaseControl