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Mosquitos Animal Diseases Malaria 4.1.1(a Caused Protoctista Carried

Malaria is caused by protozoa transmitted by mosquitoes, attacking the brain, liver, and red blood cells; prevention involves protection measures against mosquitoes.

A malária é causada por protozoários transmitidos por mosquitos, atacando cérebro, fígado e glóbulos vermelhos; a prevenção envolve medidas de proteção contra mosquitos.

Front animal diseases; malaria 4.1.1(a)
Back caused by protoctista that are carried by mosquitos (which bite and infect) and reproduce in the female mosquitos

attacks brain, liver and RBCs, disease recurrs which weakens immune system and makes it more susceptible to other diseases

no cure/vaccine but measures of prevention (wearing long-sleeves) or through insecticides and mosquito nets

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