Do Mosquitoes Give Malaria?
WouterSymptoms of malaria include nausea, vomiting, and fever. Malaria is commonly found in subtropical or tropical climates. It is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. The malaria parasite travels through the bloodstream to the liver, where it grows and multiplies. The parasite then infects red blood cells (RBCs). These red blood cells then infect other RBCs.
The parasite then spreads to the liver of another mosquito, where it continues to multiply. The liver stage of the malaria parasite can cause liver and kidney failure. The parasite can also remain dormant for years in the liver.
When an Anopheles mosquito bites an infected person, the mosquito carries the malaria parasite. Infected mosquitoes are a major disease hazard for travelers to warm climates. These mosquitoes are also resistant to some antibiotics. The Anopheles gambiae is the most dangerous malaria mosquito.
Anopheles mosquitoes are widely distributed throughout the world. The CDC estimates that over 1 million people die from malaria each year. Typically, malaria symptoms appear within 7 to 30 days of a mosquito bite. However, symptoms may develop as early as six to eight days after a mosquito bite.
The malaria parasite is carried by the Anopheles mosquito in its saliva. This parasite can be detected through diagnostic tests.
Anopheles mosquitoes feed on blood from infected humans. Females are more aggressive during the feeding period and more likely to feed on vertebrate hosts. However, during the pre-infectious period, females are less persistent.
