Shruti Das Shruti Das Asked 4 months ago

Is malaria genetic or infectious?

My husband and I were discussing how diseases are caused and spread. We were confused about malaria. Is it something genetic, or is it an infectious disease that you catch from somewhere?

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Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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Oh, for sure it's infectious! Like, you can get it if a mosquito bites you. If it was genetic, I'd probably have it from birth, given my family's luck. Thank god it's just from those buzzing devils. One less thing to worry about when I'm already tired!

Geetha Nair Geetha Nair Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Malaria is definitely not genetic, my dear. It's an infectious disease spread by mosquitoes. My mother always said to protect ourselves from mosquito bites, but ultimately, if you get a fever, always consult the doctor. Their advice is current and best.

Anjali Devi Anjali Devi Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Malaria is not a genetic condition; it is an infectious disease. It is transmitted by an external agent, the mosquito. While our internal health through yoga and pranayama supports immunity, for such infectious diseases, external precautions and timely medical intervention are vital.

Priya Mehta Priya Mehta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Malaria is an infectious disease, not genetic. It's transmitted by mosquito bites. Best advice is to prioritize mosquito control around your living and working spaces. It's a practical step that saves time and keeps you healthy.

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Vivek Sharma Vivek Sharma Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

It's definitely infectious, spread by mosquitoes. Not genetic at all. I once ignored a suspicious fever, thinking it was nothing major, and it turned out to be malaria. My advice? Don't ever take a chance with fever; get it checked promptly.

Kavita Singh (not a doctor, but sounds like one) Kavita Singh (not a doctor, but sounds like one) Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Malaria is unequivocally an infectious disease, not a genetic one. It's caused by a parasite, Plasmodium, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. There's no genetic predisposition in terms of inheriting the disease itself.

Rohan Kapoor Rohan Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Nah man, it's infectious, not genetic. Like, you get it from mosquito bites, not from your parents. I got it once and it was super annoying. So yeah, just keep those mosquitoes away.

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