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      6 Effective Malaria Treatments You Should Know

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      6 Effective Malaria Treatments You Should Know

      Malaria has one of the highest numbers of death in the world. Hence, it is a disease that you can get from a type of mosquito. The insect itself is not harmful. It is the parasite inside of it. So, once it bites and feeds on us, humans, we carry the disease. Therefore, these pests grow and multiply from the liver until it reaches the blood and destroy it. The same thing will happen as it attacks another cell. Vaccines for malaria are not yet available in the market. They are still under trial. However, some malaria cure is available right now. This cure helps in the prevention and treatment of the disease. Yet, it still needs careful study.

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      Here are some of the effective treatments for malaria right now.

      1. Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACT)

      It is the most used treatment for the disease. This treatment results in a fast recovery. A study shows that there is a decrease in the number of parasites after taking medicine. However, the side effects of this malaria treatment are hepatitis and anemia.

      2. Chloroquine phosphate

      It is a malaria medication that also heals illness in the intestines. You can take this medicine through the mouth. It is in the form of a capsule. If you want to prevent the disease, one tablet for a week is enough. You may also take the tablet two weeks before traveling to places where the disease is most common. After taking medicine, and seeing any symptoms of an allergic reaction, contact your doctor right away.

      3. Atovaquone and Proguanil

      It is a mixture of two drugs that work as a malaria cure. You can take this drug by mouth with food or a milky drink. It has fat with a bitter taste. Also, it is better to swallow it whole. The amount of this drug depends on your illness. For prevention, take the medication once a day at the same time or as your doctor prescribed. Start taking the medicine one to two days before traveling.

      4. Quinine with Doxycycline

      It is for a disease caused by a chloroquine-resistant organism. You can take this medicine through your veins using a needle. Nurses or doctors can only do this procedure. Therefore, you do not have to take it by the mouth if you have trouble swallowing. 

      5. Primaquine

      It is a treatment used for vivax malaria medication. This medicine is not allowed for other types of malaria. Doctors used this when the patient’s disease came back after some time.

      6. Mefloquine

      Moreover, it works the same as the other medicines. But this type has one of the most dangerous side effects. It may cause serious health problems. Tell your doctor if you had an attack or other signs after taking this medicine.

      Doctors use prescription medicine as a malaria treatment. These medicines kill the harmful organisms in our bodies. Different medicines for malaria depend on the type of malaria, symptoms, and age.

      Causes

      Moreover, the presence of harmful organisms in an infected person’s blood is the reason for the illness. It takes a few weeks before the signs of the disease will appear. This illness affected millions of people worldwide and is most common in regions that are hot and humid.

      Signs

      To know if the suspected patient is positive for the illness. Therefore, the doctor will take a blood test on the patient. Also, doctors can tell if there are harmful organisms present in the patient’s blood through the blood sample. That may cause these symptoms to show.

      • Fever
      • Flu-like symptoms
      • Chills
      • Headache
      • Muscle ache
      • Vomiting
      • Yellow skin

      It is important to care for your health now. Most of the time, you are liable for your health. You may plan to go on a vacation to a different place. But make sure to contact a healthcare professional. By doing so, you will know how to prevent yourself from having the disease. Also, it might include choosing the right clothes to wear for travel. One can never be sure if an insect carries a disease. So, carry with you an anti-mosquito lotion or spray. 

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