Biology Micro Organisms Part 17 (Diseases in Humans : Malaria, Cholera) Class 8 VIII

TL;DR

Malaria and cholera are both common diseases caused by different pathogens, transmitted through mosquito bites and contaminated food and water, respectively. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. They can be diagnosed through blood tests and treated with specific medications.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 😋 Malaria is caused by the protozoa Plasmodium and is transmitted through mosquito bites, while cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and is transmitted through contaminated food and water.
• 😣 Both diseases can have severe symptoms and complications if not diagnosed and treated in time.
• 🤮 Malaria symptoms include fever, chills, and headache, whereas cholera symptoms include water diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration.
• 🏆 Diagnosis of malaria involves blood tests and liver function tests, while diagnosis of cholera is based on symptoms and may involve stool tests.
• 🪸 Anti-malarial drugs are used to treat malaria, while treating cholera focuses on rehydration with oral or intravenous solutions.
• 😣 Antibiotics may be prescribed for severe cases of cholera to fight the bacterial infection.
• 😋 Prevention measures such as using mosquito nets and ensuring the safety of food and water sources are essential in reducing the risks of malaria and cholera.

Questions & Answers

Q: How is malaria transmitted?

Malaria is transmitted through the bite of a female Anopheles mosquito, which injects the Plasmodium parasite into the bloodstream.

Q: What are the symptoms of cholera?

Cholera symptoms include water diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, weakness, muscle cramps, and fever.

Q: How is malaria diagnosed?

Malaria can be diagnosed through blood tests and liver function tests, as changes in the liver occur due to the rupture of red blood cells.

Q: How are malaria and cholera treated?

Malaria is treated with anti-malarial drugs, while oral or intravenous solutions are used to treat dehydration in cholera. In extreme cases, antibiotics may be prescribed for cholera.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Malaria is a common disease caused by the protozoa Plasmodium which enters the body through mosquito bites. Symptoms include fever, chills, and headache. It can be diagnosed through blood tests and treated with anti-malarial drugs.

• Cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and enters the body through contaminated food and water. Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration. Oral or intravenous solutions are used to treat dehydration, and in extreme cases, antibiotics may be prescribed.