Question

Name the pathogen vector and symptoms of malaria?

Answer 1

Pathogen and vector of malaria: -

1. The Anopheles mosquito serves as the disease's vector in the case of malaria, which is brought on by the parasite.
2. The parasite is thought to have two hosts: humans and Anopheles mosquitoes.
3. The pathogen is Plasmodium.

Symptoms of malaria: -

1. Malaria symptoms include fever and a flu-like disease with chills, headaches, muscular aches, and fatigue.
2. There may also be nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Due to the loss of red blood cells, malaria may result in anaemia and jaundice (yellow skin and eyes).