What germ causes malaria?
We are planning a trip to a rural area next month, and I'm worried about malaria. I know it's spread by mosquitoes, but what specific germ or parasite causes malaria? I want to be informed.
7 answers
4 months ago
Most liked
It is actually a parasite called Plasmodium, not a virus or bacteria. My sister got it last monsoon, and the doctor told us it spreads through infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Just keep using mosquito repellents at home!
5 months ago
Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite. If you are having high fever with chills, please do not wait or try home remedies—get a blood test done immediately and consult a doctor.
5 months ago
I panicked so much when my husband was diagnosed with malaria, but it is just the Plasmodium parasite. With the right antimalarial medicines prescribed by the doctor, he recovered fully in a week. It is very common and treatable.
5 months ago
It is caused by the microscopic Plasmodium parasite. Along with the doctor's treatment, practicing gentle deep breathing and keeping your surroundings clean helps the body heal and prevents mosquitoes from breeding.
Powered by
Consult a infectious disease
yrs exp
5 months ago
The germ is a parasite named Plasmodium. I have had malaria twice living in waterlogged areas. My advice is to finish the full course of medicines the doctor gives you, even if you start feeling better after two days.
5 months ago
It is the Plasmodium parasite! Just make sure to keep your coolers clean and wear full sleeves during evening walks to keep those mosquitoes away.
5 months ago
Haan na, it is caused by the Plasmodium parasite which mosquitoes carry. Actually, hume lagta hai normal viral hai, but blood test se hi clear hota hai. Safai rakhna bohot zaroori hai, ho na.