- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- Malaria
- Date of Original:
- 1708/2022
- Subject:
- Malaria
Diseases
Cells
Plasmodium
Protozoan diseases - Location:
- United States, 39.76, -98.5
- Medium:
- color photographs
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- This thin film micrograph depicts an immature cell of the protozoan species that produces malaria; it is magnified 1,125 times.
Image of a thin film micrograph depicting an immature cell of the protozoan species that produces malaria. It is magnified 1,125 times.
Malaria is a disease caused by one of four protozoan species of the genus Plasmodium. The parasite enters people through the bite of an infected female mosquito and invades the red blood cells. Sometimes the disease is transmitted through blood transfusion or from mother to fetus. Symptoms of malaria include fever, chills, headaches, muscles aches, and malaise. Prevention methods include use of antimalarial medicines as well as protection from mosquito bites. Malaria can be treated effectively in its early stages, but if left untreated, it can cause anemia and jaundice, and lead to coma, renal failure, acute respiratory distress, and death. - Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/science-medicine/malaria/m-3926/
- Rights Holder:
- Courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
- Additional Rights Information:
- Please contact holding institution for information regarding use and copyright status.
- Original Collection:
- http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/science-medicine/malaria
Forms part of: New Georgia Encyclopedia - Holding Institution:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)
- Rights:
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