Malaria is a parasite-borne disease. Mosquitoes transmit the parasite to humans when they bite them. The malaria death rate climbed significantly with age, With 4.6% fatal cases among people over 65. People are frequently bitten by malaria-carrying insects. Therefore, elders should take measures like skilled nursing care at home . SYMPTOMS ● The most frequent symptoms of malaria are muscular pains, chills, high fever, and perspiration. Coughing, fatigue, feeling sick in the stomach, nausea, and sometimes diarrhea are other common symptoms of malaria and dengue among the elderly. Malaria can cause anemia and jaundice as it develops. ● Malaria symptoms often occur 10 days to one month after infection. Symptoms vary according to the kind of parasite. Some seniors do not feel ill for up to a year after being bitten by a mosquito. Parasites can survive in the body for many years without creating symptoms. ● Some parasites may remain dormant in the liver for
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