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Malaria Symptoms

Malaria is a life-risky disease transmitted to human through mosquito bites. Malaria infection is caused by parasite of the genus plasmodium. While the disease is rare in temperate climates, malaria remains common in tropical and subtropical countries. It is transmitted to humans through the bites of the Anopheles mosquito. There are five different types of malaria that can affect humans. When a mosquito bites, the parasite is released into the bloodstream. Inside the body, the parasite travels to the liver, where it develops and matures. After several days, the mature parasite enters the bloodstream and begins to infect red blood cells. Within 48 to 72 hours, the parasite grows inside the red blood cells, causing the infected cells to rupture. The parasite continues to infect additional red blood cells, causing symptoms to appear in cycles lasting two to three days each. These symptoms include recurring chills and fever. In rare cases, malaria can be transmitted from mother to unb...

what is the correct first step in handwashing?

The Correct First Step in Handwashing Human beings rely on their hands for various activities, so it is easy for various bacteria to remain on their hands. If we do not wash our hands frequently, the bacteria on our hands may invade the human body through actions such as rubbing our eyes, nose, or eating, causing various diseases, such as Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium that often exists on the surface of the skin, can reduce the chance of invading the human body by washing hands. But can you imagine that about 200 years ago, people didn’t actually wash their hands? This article will take you to understand the importance of hand washing, the development of hand washing in history, and the establishment of a correct hygiene concept has gone through many tests! Handwashing is the oldest, simplest and cheapest measure to prevent the spread of diseases. Hands, invisibly, carry a large number of microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria and fungi. These are transmitted by contact...

Complications of Constipation

7 causes of constipation and 9 ways to solve constipation! Constipation refers to the difficulty in passing stool or the decrease in the frequency of defecation. According to hospital health education instructions, the medical definition of constipation is less than three bowel movements per week. Or you need to exert a lot of effort every time you go to the toilet, and you feel like your bowel movements are not clean. These are all signs of constipation. Generally speaking, the normal frequency of bowel movements is 3 bowel movements per day, or once every 3 days is within the normal range. However, there are a few people who only have a bowel movement once a week or more, but they do not feel any discomfort. So, if your bowel movement frequency exceeds this range and you feel uncomfortable, it can be defined as constipation. 1.      What are the symptoms of constipation? What are some ways to tell? Constipation is a common digestive problem characterized...