{"id":64436,"date":"2025-10-29T12:35:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T12:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/?p=64436"},"modified":"2025-10-29T12:35:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T12:35:41","slug":"what-are-the-major-causes-of-malaria-and-treatment-in-noida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/what-are-the-major-causes-of-malaria-and-treatment-in-noida\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Major Causes of Malaria and Treatment in Noida"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/what-are-the-major-causes-of-malaria-and-treatment-in-noida\/#What_is_Malaria\" >What is Malaria?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/what-are-the-major-causes-of-malaria-and-treatment-in-noida\/#Causes_of_malaria\" >Causes of malaria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/what-are-the-major-causes-of-malaria-and-treatment-in-noida\/#Symptoms_of_Malaria\" >Symptoms of Malaria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/what-are-the-major-causes-of-malaria-and-treatment-in-noida\/#Reasons_for_Malaria_Outburst_in_Noida\" >Reasons for Malaria Outburst in Noida<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/what-are-the-major-causes-of-malaria-and-treatment-in-noida\/#Diagnosis_of_Malaria\" >Diagnosis of Malaria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/what-are-the-major-causes-of-malaria-and-treatment-in-noida\/#Treatment_for_Malaria\" >Treatment for Malaria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/what-are-the-major-causes-of-malaria-and-treatment-in-noida\/#How_to_prevent_malaria\" >How to prevent malaria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/what-are-the-major-causes-of-malaria-and-treatment-in-noida\/#Why_choose_Felix_Hospital\" >Why choose Felix Hospital<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/what-are-the-major-causes-of-malaria-and-treatment-in-noida\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Malaria is still one of the most common and lethal infectious diseases worldwide, especially for the tropical and subtropical parts of the world. It is transmitted by mosquito bites and represents an important public health problem. Early detection and treatment can be life saving, but awareness of causes, symptoms and stages of the disease is critical in order to fight this disease. This blog is designed to discuss the big picture of malaria and considerations that must be made to understand and fight this important health concern. If you need help now, a nearby\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.felixhospital.com\/lab-test\"><strong>malaria test<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0can help you receive a prompt diagnosis and care.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><strong>Learn more about preventing malaria and get expert advice . Schedule a consultation at\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"tel:+91 9667064100\"><strong>+91 9667064100<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-align-justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Malaria\"><\/span>What is Malaria?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites that infect the victim via the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. In the bloodstream, the parasite multiplies rapidly and spreads to liver cells, causing mild to severe symptoms depending on the species of Plasmodium.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-align-justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_malaria\"><\/span>Causes of malaria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">The most serious form of malaria is caused by Plasmodium falciparum. In the case of severe disease, the victim may die from severe\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.felixhospital.com\/blogs\/malaria-causes-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment-and-prevention\"><strong>malaria<\/strong><\/a>. Transmission and cause of malaria Transmission is through one individual to the mosquito to another individual. Human malaria is caused by five species, of which Plasmodium falciparum is the most severe. Major causes of malaria in adults:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">Bites from infected mosquitoes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">Blood transfusions from infected donors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">Using needles of an infected person<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">Infrequently from mother to baby during pregnancy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">Major causes of malaria in children is also by mosquito-borne Plasmodium infections, with P. falciparum being dominant and responsible for the most severe and fatal cases<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-align-justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Malaria\"><\/span>Symptoms of Malaria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">The symptoms of malaria typically develop 10 days to 4 weeks following the infection, in few cases symptoms may develop as early as 7 days, or as late as several months, after the infection. Common signs of malaria infection include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">High fever and chills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">Sweating<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.felixhospital.com\/neurology\/headache-migraine\"><strong>Headache<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">Muscle pain and fatigue<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">Nausea and vomiting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">Diarrhea<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">Anemia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">Yellow eyes and yellow skin (jaundice)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><strong>In more extreme cases, malaria can lead to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">Confusion or seizures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">Breathing problems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">Organ failure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-align-justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_Malaria_Outburst_in_Noida\"><\/span>Reasons for Malaria Outburst in Noida<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">Presence of stagnant water pools and ineffective drainage systems that act as mosquito breeding sites.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">Tropical and wet weather conditions are conducive to the survival of Anopheles mosquitoes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">A lack of proper mosquito control and education at a community level.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">Poor use of preventives: Bednets, repellants.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">Late diagnosis and treatment resulting in dissemination of infection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">All these factors combine to cause cyclic malaria outbreaks in Noida and the need to focus on vector control and public health measures to prevent such outbreaks.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-align-justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnosis_of_Malaria\"><\/span>Diagnosis of Malaria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">Diagnosis of malaria is based on the detection of parasite in blood. The following tests are used:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><strong>Blood Smear Microscopy<\/strong>: Laboratory investigation in which blood infected with Plasmodium parasites is checked under a microscope.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><strong>Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs)<\/strong>: These tests diagnose specific antigens that malaria parasites produce and are less time consuming.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><strong>Molecular Tests (PCR)<\/strong>: PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is more sensitive than microscopy and detects the DNA of the parasite (suitable for low-level parasite and mixed infections).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">Doctors also may suggest other blood tests to check for organ damage or other problems due to malaria.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-align-justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_for_Malaria\"><\/span>Treatment for Malaria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">The type of parasite and severity of this condition determine the treatment. The typical treatment is with antimalarial drugs. Some of the primary treatment approaches are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><strong>Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT)<\/strong>: This is the most effective therapy for P. falciparum malaria.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><strong>Chloroquine<\/strong>: It treats malaria from non-resistant strains.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><strong>Quinine and Doxycycline<\/strong>: Sometimes, quinine is used in conjunction with antibiotics, such as doxycycline, to treat severe malaria.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><strong>Hospital stay<\/strong>: Serious cases of this illness may require hospital stay, during which intravenous fluids, medication, and supportive care are given to treat complications.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-align-justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_prevent_malaria\"><\/span>How to prevent malaria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">To prevent malaria, you must avoid being bitten by an infected mosquito and take drugs to prevent infection, if living in or traveling to an area where malaria is a risk. Key prevention methods include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><strong>Insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs)<\/strong>: It can be used to sleep under an insecticide treated mosquito net to avoid mosquito bites.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><strong>Insect Repells<\/strong>: Repellents containing DEET will deter mosquitoes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><strong>Prophylactic Drugs<\/strong>: Depending on where you go to, your doctor may put you on a dose of antimalarial drugs, such as malaria, doxycycline, and mefloquine.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><strong>Environmental Interventions<\/strong>: The number of mosquitoes can be decreased by shrinking mosquito breeding sites through drainage of standing water and implementation of insecticides in areas with a high risk.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-align-justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_choose_Felix_Hospital\"><\/span>Why choose Felix Hospital<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">We have a team of expert doctors at Felix Hospital that deal in infectious diseases which also includes this ailment. They are trained doctors who specialise in diagnosing and treating cases of malaria. With the presence of state of the art diagnostic services and well trained staff, the department ensures that mild to severe cases are quickly attended to, ensuring the best possible care.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-align-justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\">This is no mere illness, this is a life-threatening disease, however one that can be prevented and can be treated. Early diagnosis and right treatment can prevent complications and death. Learning more about the causes, symptoms, and prevention may prevent infection. People looking for the best treatment option or want to find the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.felixhospital.com\/paediatrics-and-neonatology\/malaria\"><strong>best Malaria treatment hospital in Noida<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0with an experienced team of health care specialists can contact Felix hospitals where the goal is to provide the best of malaria and infectious disease medical care so that the patients are cured quickly and safely.<\/p>\n<p>Source Url: https:\/\/www.felixhospital.com\/blogs\/internal-medicine\/malaria-causes-treatment-noida<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Malaria is still one of the most common and lethal infectious diseases worldwide, especially for the tropical and subtropical parts of the world. It is transmitted by mosquito bites and represents an important public health problem. 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