Question

What steps can be taken to prevent Malaria

Answer 1

1 Determine your level of risk
2 stay in well-screened areas at night
3 use mosquito repellent

Answer 2

The following steps can be taken to prevent malaria:

• Mosquito nets can be used to prevent mosquito bites.
• Cleanliness is important and water should not be allowed to stand still for long because their mosquito larvae can be present.

EXPLANATION:

• Malaria is caused by a protozoan named Plasmodium. This protozoan is found in the guts of female Anopheles mosquito and this is also the vector of this disease, so steps should be taken to avoid mosquito bites and to prevent them from multiplying their numbers.
• To avoid mosquito bites, mosquito nets can be used, or mosquito repellents should be used. Also, the larvae of female Anopheles mosquito grows in stagnant water hence water should not be allowed to stand still for a long time. Also, bleaching powders can used to kill the larvae.