Malaria is very a common disease caused by the bite of an infected mosquito. The truth is that mosquitoes do not cause malaria, but are vector parasites that transmit infection. Plasmodium is the parasite that causes malaria in humans and can only be transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes.
Meanwhile, some people may think malaria is a disease that only affects the poor, but this is not the truth. Malaria can affect anyone. In this article, I will be sharing with you the possible reasons some people suffer from malaria. But first what are malaria signs?
So below are possible reasons why you could be having frequent malaria
1 Genotype.
People with the AA genotype may be more prone to having malaria than people with AS. Sickle cell lines have a very low risk of developing malaria due to their genetic.
2. Age/weakened immune system
Children aged 5 years and over, people with HIV/AIDS may be at higher risk of getting malaria because of a weak immune system to fight infection, which is common in mosquito bites.
3 Poor living condition
Poor living conditions such as dirty dishes and garbage piled up, inadequate health care, and inadequate knowledge about how malaria spreads can also increase the chance of frequent exposure to malaria.
4. Environmental factor
Poor environmental hygiene, a dirty environment, and standing water near our homes can lead to common malaria infection (due to the number of parasites present). If not cleared, a person will continue to be affected by malaria
Therefore, if your room is not air- conditioned, use mosquito nets, apply insect repellent to exposed skin, and wear long- sleeved clothing outdoors at night to help prevent malaria.
