Kavita Reddy Kavita Reddy Asked 7 months ago

Es contagiosa la malaria?

We live in an area where malaria cases are common during monsoon. My son has been having fever and body aches, and I'm worried. Can malaria spread from one person to another if they are in close contact?

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Rohan Joshi Rohan Joshi Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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Don't worry, you can't catch malaria from shaking hands or sitting next to someone who has it! Only the local mosquitoes are the culprits here. Unless you are sharing a needle or getting a blood transfusion from them, you are totally safe from catching it directly.

Siddharth Mehta Siddharth Mehta Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

When my father was admitted with malaria at Apollo, the doctors clearly explained that it is not a contagious disease that spreads from person to person. It is transmitted solely through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. If you suspect malaria, get a blood test done immediately.

Aditya Shinde Aditya Shinde Joined May 2026 5 months ago

No yaar, malaria contagious bilkul nahi hai. It actually only spreads through mosquito bites. So you don't have to quarantine anyone who has malaria, just make sure there are no breeding grounds for mosquitoes around your house.

Narayanan Namboothiri Narayanan Namboothiri Joined May 2026 5 months ago

No, malaria does not spread from one person to another through the air or touch. It is carried by mosquitoes, so protecting our environment is essential. Regular pranayama and clean air can help build your overall body strength, but mosquito control is the real key.

Ramanathan Iyer Ramanathan Iyer Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Malaria is not contagious, which is a relief. However, if a diabetic person gets malaria, managing blood sugar levels during the fever becomes extremely difficult. Focus on mosquito prevention and consult your doctor immediately if you get a high fever.

Alok Ranjan Alok Ranjan Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Correct, malaria is not contagious. Just focus on using mosquito nets and repellents to keep yourself safe.

Sneha Roy Sneha Roy Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I was actually researching this yesterday because a classmate got diagnosed. It turns out malaria is not contagious at all! It only spreads when an infected mosquito bites you, so you don't need to worry about being around someone who has it.

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Kishore Chawla Kishore Chawla Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

My wife was worried I would catch it when our neighbor got sick, but I told her only the mosquitoes have the license to spread malaria, not humans. So you can safely visit your sick friends. Just wear mosquito repellent when you go!

Megha Banerjee Megha Banerjee Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Strictly speaking, malaria is not contagious from human to human. If a team member has it, there is zero risk to others in the office. Just ensure your office or home has proper pest control done regularly to avoid mosquito bites.

Vijay Saxena Vijay Saxena Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Malaria itself is not contagious between humans, but staying in a mosquito-prone area puts everyone at risk. When you have other health issues like high BP, getting malaria can complicate things, so clean surroundings and regular medical checkups are a must.

Divya Sharma Divya Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Thankfully, malaria isn't contagious, so you won't catch it from others. But since high fevers can mess with your thyroid levels and overall endocrine balance, anyone with chronic issues should get blood tests done quickly if they fall sick.

Saraswathi Amma Saraswathi Amma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

No, malaria is not contagious from touching or sharing food. While we use traditional neem and papaya leaf juice to help with platelet recovery, you must remember that malaria requires proper doctor's medicine. Do not rely only on home remedies.

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