Short Animation Film - Maleria Fever ( 3AGE Creation ) <br /> <br />A disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes. <br /> <br />Common <br />More than 1 million cases per year (India) <br />Treatable by a medical professional <br />Spreads by animals or insects <br />Requires a medical diagnosis <br />Lab tests or imaging always required <br />Short-term: resolves within days to weeks <br />The severity of malaria varies based on the species of plasmodium. <br />Symptoms are chills, fever and sweating, usually occurring a few weeks after being bitten. <br />People travelling to areas where malaria is common typically take protective drugs before, during and after their trip. Treatment includes antimalarial drugs. <br /> <br />How it spreads <br />By animal or insect bites or stings. <br />By blood products (unclean needles or unscreened blood). <br />Critical: consult a doctor for medical advice <br /> <br />Common symptoms of malaria include: <br />shaking chills that are moderate to severe. <br />high fever. <br />profuse sweating. <br />headache. <br />nausea. <br />vomiting. <br />diarrhea. <br />anemia.