Arjun Kumar Arjun Kumar Asked 4 months ago

How do people get malaria?

With the monsoon season coming up, everyone starts talking about mosquito-borne diseases. I've always wondered about malaria specifically. How do people actually get malaria? Is it always from a mosquito bite?

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Amina Khatun Amina Khatun Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Malaria happens when an infected female Anopheles mosquito bites us, usually where there is stagnant water. Please don't worry too much, with proper medication from a doctor, it is completely curable. Take care of yourself.

Sneha Fernandes Sneha Fernandes Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Oh, I had malaria during the monsoons last year and it was so exhausting. It spreads when those mosquitoes breed in water puddles near our homes and bite us. Just make sure to use mosquito nets, spray some repellent, and clear out any standing water in your balcony.

Priya Mathew Priya Mathew Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

I totally get it, dealing with sudden high chills and fever can be incredibly draining and scary. It is a parasitic infection transmitted through mosquito bites, and early diagnosis is key. Please get a simple blood test done to confirm it so you can start the right treatment soon.

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Shrikant Sharma Shrikant Sharma Joined May 2026 4 months ago

While malaria is strictly caused by the parasite from mosquito bites, keeping your body's strength up during recovery is vital. Eat light, easily digestible vegetarian meals like moong dal khichdi and fresh coconut water to stay hydrated. Avoid heavy, oily foods that put stress on your liver.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

I agree with everyone, it is purely from mosquito bites. Just make sure to get a blood test quickly if you have high fever with chills.

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Sameer Alvi Sameer Alvi Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite, transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. Symptoms include high fever, shaking chills, and flu-like illness. Getting a rapid diagnostic test and following a doctor's prescribed antimalarial course is the safest and most effective route.

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