Ziqitza Healthcare ltd - World Malaria Day
                     Ziqitza Healthcare ltd - World Malaria Day
What is malaria?
Malaria is a serious disease 
that spreads when an 
infected mosquito bites a 
human. Tiny parasites can 
infect mosquitoes. When it 
bites, the mosquito injects 
malaria parasites into the 
person’s bloodstream.
If it isn’t treated, malaria can cause severe health problems such as 
seizures, brain damage, trouble breathing, organ failure and death. 
The disease is rare in the United States. If you’re travelling to an 
area where malaria is common, talk to your provider about malaria 
prevention.
Malaria is an infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, in particular 
female mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles. 
What are the symptoms of malaria?
Malaria symptoms usually appear 
10 days to one month after the 
person was infected. Symptoms can 
be mild. Some people don’t feel sick 
for up to a year after the mosquito 
bite. Parasites can live in the body 
for several years without causing 
symptoms.
Signs of malaria are similar to flu 
symptoms. They include:
Fever and sweating.
Chills that shake the whole body.
Headache and muscle aches.
Fatigue.
Chest pain, breathing problems and 
cough.
How is malaria diagnosed?
Your provider will 
examine you and ask 
about your symptoms and 
travel history. It’s 
important to share 
information about the 
countries you’ve visited 
recently so that your 
provider can clearly 
understand your risk.
To confirm a malaria diagnosis, your provider will take a sample of 
your blood and send it to a lab to check for malaria parasites. The 
blood test will indicate whether or not you have malaria and will also 
identify the type of parasite that’s causing your symptoms. This 
information helps your provider determine the right treatment.
How is malaria treated?
Treatment for malaria should start as soon as possible. To 
treat malaria, your provider will prescribe drugs to kill the 
malaria parasite. Some parasites are resistant to malaria 
drugs. The type of medication and length of treatment 
depend on which parasite is causing your symptoms.
Antimalarial drugs include:
Artemisinin drugs (artemether and artesunate).
Atovaquone 
Chloroquine.
Doxycycline
Mefloquine.
Quinine.
What are the side effects of medications to treat 
malaria?
Antimalarial drugs can cause 
side effects. Be sure to tell your 
provider about other medicines 
you’re taking, since antimalarial 
drugs can interfere with them. 
Depending on the medication, 
side effects may include:
Gastrointestinal (GI) issues such 
as nausea and diarrhea.
Headaches.
Increased sensitivity to sunlight.
Insomnia and disturbing dreams.
Psychological disorders and vision problems.
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
Seizures.
Can I prevent malaria?
If you live or travel in an area where malaria is common, talk 
to your provider about taking medications to prevent 
malaria. You will need to take the drugs before, during and 
after your stay.
You should also take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. To 
lower your chances of getting malaria, you should:
Apply mosquito repellent with DEET (diethyltoluamide) to 
exposed skin.
   Drape mosquito netting over beds.
   Put screens on windows and doors.
   Treat clothing, mosquito nets, tents, sleeping bags and  
other fabrics with an insect repellent called permethrin.
   Wear long pants and long sleeves to cover your skin.
About Ziqitza Healthcare ltd
Ziqitza has been around in the medical industry for 
more than 17 years and is known for motivating and 
caring attitude and approach towards its employees. 
It is known for providing emergency medical services 
and has treated and saved the lives of millions of 
patients. It is a trusted and reputed name in the 
medical industry. It is a leading healthcare firm with 
more than 800 ambulance services and aims at a 
healthy and balanced working environment for its 
employees. ZHL Rajasthan and Ziqitza Limited also 
share the same beliefs and provide full support to 
Ziqitza Healthcare ltd in their endeavours.