I am Malaria
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Meet Malaria
Introduction
I am Malaria, a deadly infectious disease. Each year, I claim the lives of approximately 1.3 million people and infect between 350-500 million more. My work is most effective in tropical regions, where the climate and lifestyle help me thrive. Sadly, over 85% of deaths occur in Sub-Saharan Africa. Have I caught your attention yet?
Why I Exist
I exist because of a protozoan parasite. My transmission relies on mosquitoes, particularly female Anopheles mosquitoes, which are abundant and persistent. I affect everyone but find particular success with pregnant women and children under five. I was first described by Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran, a French army doctor who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology in 1907. He uncovered my life cycle as I develop in both mosquito and human hosts.
Recognizing My Presence
Wondering if you have me? Trust me, you'll know. I manifest through symptoms such as fever, shivering, joint pain, vomiting, anemia, and sometimes convulsions or a tingling sensation in the skin.
Why You Should Care
While my sophistication is noteworthy, the real reason to pay attention is the sheer number of people I infect each year. Untreated infections can lead to coma or death, with young children being particularly vulnerable.
My Method
I rely on mosquitoes, specifically the females, for transmission. When a female mosquito with the right sporozoites in her salivary glands bites a human, she transfers me into their bloodstream. I then target the liver, multiplying inside hepatic cells, transforming into merozoites, and invading red blood cells. If things go awry in a red blood cell, I move on, causing fever cycles every 2-3 days. My ability to stick to liver and red blood cells hides me from the immune system, allowing me to multiply undetected. I alter my surface proteins to evade detection, staying one step ahead of immune responses. This cunning nature lets me persist in your system, creating severe complications.
In summary, I am a complex and dangerous adversary. Recognizing and addressing my presence is critical to preventing the harm I cause, particularly in vulnerable populations.
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