What is impetigo and miliaria?

Malaria

Malaria is caused by a bite from the female Anopheles mosquito. Then the female bites, she injects the malaria parasites into the bloodstream of the victim. There are four types of parasites that cause malaria. They are: P. vivax, P. ovale, P. malariae and P. falciparum.

When the parasite is in the bloodstream, it travels to the liver. Once inside the liver, it multiplies at a very high rate. Within a week or so, up to 40,000 parasites flow back into the bloodstream, where they continue to multiply and begin to destroy red blood cells.

Symptoms of Malaria

There are many symptoms of malaria and not every individual experiences all the symptoms. The symptoms are divided into three distinct states.

* The first stage is called the cold stage. Symptoms of this state are sudden chills, and sometimes violent shaking.
* The second state is called the hot state. This state is characterized by a high fever and rapid breathing. The fever may reach 107掳 F.
* The third stage is called the wet state. This stage is characterized by excessive sweating.

Can Malaria be Treated?

Yes. Your doctor can prescribe medication that can result in a complete recovery. If left untreated the infected person can develop infection in the brain, so-called cerebral malaria, and result with fever and coma.





Impetigo

Impetigo is a skin infection. Impetigo usually affects preschool- and school-age children. The infection often occurs during the summer months. Impetigo may affect skin anywhere on the body. However it usually occurs in the area around the nose and mouth.

What causes Impetigo?

Impetigo is usually caused by one of two bacteria: Group A streptococcus or Staphylococcus aureus.

Symptoms of Impetigo?

The most common symptoms of impetigo are: blisters that may burst, ooze fluid, and develop a honey-colored crust. The blisters may also itch.

Impetigo Treatments

The most common treatment is an antibiotic ointment. Your doctor will prescribe this for you.

Miliaria is not malaria! Miliaria is a condition wherein sweat gland gets blocked. It is also called heat rash in lay man's terms. Report It

impetigo is a fairly common contagious skin eruption, ana malaria is a disease you catch from mosquitos in the tropics if you have not had a vaccine, you get fevers from it.