Malaria Articles A-Z
This page contains links to eMedTV Malaria Articles containing information on subjects from
Malaria Transmission to What Is Hydroxychloroquine Used For?. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the
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Malaria Transmission
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Malaria Treatment
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Malaria Vaccine
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Malaria Virus
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Milaria
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Moleria
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Precautions and Warnings With Hydroxychloroquine
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Side Effects of Hydroxychloroquine
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What Is Hydroxychloroquine Used For?
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Malaria Transmission
In most cases of malaria, transmission occurs through a mosquito bite. This section of the eMedTV library explains how transmission of malaria takes place, including information about the incubation period for the disease.
Malaria Treatment
As this eMedTV article explains, treating malaria involves medications such as quinine. This resource identifies medications used for malaria (such as chloroquine and mefloquine) and lists factors that can affect treatment of the disease.
Malaria Vaccine
There is not yet a malaria vaccine approved for humans. This eMedTV article examines the challenges inherent in developing an effective vaccine, while explaining the importance of such a vaccine in eventually controlling the disease.
Malaria Virus
Infection with a parasite from the genus Plasmodium -- not a malaria virus -- causes malaria. This eMedTV article provides a definition of the term parasite and discusses the four species of Plasmodium that cause malaria among humans.
Milaria
Malaria is a disease that is transmitted through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. This eMedTV segment lists symptoms of malaria and explains how common the disease is in the United States. Milaria is a common misspelling of malaria.
Moleria
Malaria is an infectious disease that is caused by an infection with a parasite. This eMedTV page explains how malaria is transmitted, describes early symptoms of the disease, and covers treatment options. Moleria is a common misspelling of malaria.
Precautions and Warnings With Hydroxychloroquine
Children should not take hydroxychloroquine for long-term use. This eMedTV article includes other important precautions and warnings with hydroxychloroquine and offers information on who should not use this drug at all.
Side Effects of Hydroxychloroquine
Diarrhea, nightmares, and weight loss are potential side effects of hydroxychloroquine. This eMedTV resource also lists potentially serious hydroxychloroquine side effects that require medical attention, such as hallucinations or easy bleeding.
What Is Hydroxychloroquine Used For?
Hydroxychloroquine is used for treating and preventing malaria. As this eMedTV page explains, it can also be used to treat lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. This article also lists common off-label hydroxychloroquine uses and explains how the drug works.
