PH 30007 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Plasmodium Falciparum, Larvicide, Anopheles

• School: Kent State University
• Department: Public Health
• Course: PH 30007
• Professor: Frank K.Henry- Ala

Document Summary

Malaria is an acute disease caused by plasmodium group of parasites and transmitted by anopheles mosquito. In 1880 laveran discovered the parasite in algiers. In 1897 ronald ross discovered that the anopheles mosquito is the vector for malaria. It is a disease that is seen all over the world especially in the developing countries. In april 1959 a malaria eradication programme was launched( ) By 1967 malaria was no more endemic in libya. Now malaria cases in libya are imported from other countries. Malaria is seen more in warm, humid climate with frequent rainfall. Agent is plasmodium vivax, malariae, falciparum and ovale. Transmitted through the bite of female anopheles mosquito. Annual parasite incidence (api) is the number of. Primary prevention confirmed cases per 1000 population in one year. Prevent mosquito breeding by removing water collections where mosquito rests. Anti mosquito measures spray ddt on walls. Anti larval measures spray larvicide in the. Prevent mosquito bites by using mosquito nets.