1. Malaria
What to watch out for when travelling to locations where
malaria is common

2. Definition
 Malaria produces recurrent attacks of chills and fever.
Caused by a parasite that’s transmitted by mosquitoes,
malaria kills about 1 million people each year
worldwide.
Ring-forms and gametocytes of Plasmodium
Falciparum in human blood

3. Transmission
Malaria is caused by a type of microscopic parasite that is transmitted most
commonly by mosquito bites

4. Symptoms
 Moderate to severe shaking chills
 High fever
 Profuse sweating as body temperature falls
 Headache
 Nausea
 Vomiting
 Diarrhea

5. Common Locations
African countries south of the Sahara Desert
The Indian subcontinent
Solomon islands, Papa New Guinea and Haiti

6. People at Increased Risk
People at increased risk of serious disease
include:
Travellers coming from areas with no malaria
Children and infants
Pregnant women and their unborn children.

7. Test and Diagnosis
Blood tests can help tailor treatment by
determining:
Whether you have malaria
Which type of malaria parasite is causing your symptoms
If your infection is caused by a parasite resistant to certain drugs
Whether the disease is affecting any of your vital organs

8. Prevention
 Before going to a location where malaria is common,
talk to your doctor about drugs you can take before,
during and after the trip, that can help protect you from
malaria parasites.
 Treat your home’s walls with insecticide
Sleep under a bed net
Cover your skin
Spray clothing and skin