Geeta Rao Geeta Rao Asked 8 months ago

Where was malaria first found?

My mother was telling me stories about how bad malaria used to be. It got me thinking, where was malaria first discovered or identified? I'm trying to understand its history a bit better.

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Varun Shah Varun Shah Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Yaar, malaria ka toh actually history bahut purana hai. It's been around for thousands of years, documented even in ancient texts. Not really a 'first found' single location thing, more like it evolved in different parts of the world, especially tropical and subtropical regions. Very widespread.

Shilpa Deshmukh Shilpa Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Malaria is an ancient disease, no specific 'first' spot. But what's important is how we deal with it now. Please, if you or anyone you know has symptoms, don't rely on random internet remedies or old wives' tales. Always verify with a real doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. Safety first!

Poonam Sharma Poonam Sharma Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Haan, malaria toh bahut purana bimari hai na. Africa mein originate hua tha, aisa suna hai. But abhi bhi bahut jagahon pe hai. Bas mosquitoes se bach ke rehna chahiye. Mere ghar pe toh sab machhardani lagate hain garmiyon mein.

Ananya Prasad Ananya Prasad Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Malaria has a very long history, probably originated in Africa. It's a serious disease. While diet is important for overall health, it's not a treatment for malaria. For prevention, focusing on protective measures like mosquito nets and repellents is key. And if you're sick, definitely see a doctor.

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Lakshmi Iyer Lakshmi Iyer Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Malaria is a very old disease, likely from Africa. While I usually lean towards natural ways to boost immunity, like good food and herbs, malaria is truly serious. If there's any suspicion of malaria, please, you must see a doctor immediately. Home remedies are not for such infections.

Divya Singh Divya Singh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Malaria's roots are ancient, probably Africa. It's not a simple case of 'found here first.' For health issues like this, it's important to be factual and cautious. Always trust proper medical sources and don't self-diagnose. If symptoms appear, consulting a doctor is the only reliable way forward.

Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh, I'm not sure about its very first origin, but I think it's mostly found in tropical areas, right? Is it still a big problem in India? I hear about it sometimes, but don't know much.

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