Malaria: Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention

Question 1

Which insect is the primary vector responsible for transmitting the malaria parasite?

Accepted Answer

Mosquito

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Tsetse fly

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Tick

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Sand fly

Question 2

In the United States, what medication is recommended as the first-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria?

Accepted Answer

Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs)

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Chloroquine

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Quinine

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Mefloquine

Question 3

What is the primary reason for the development of malaria parasites that are resistant to antimalarial drugs?

Accepted Answer

Mutation and genetic adaptation of the parasites

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Overuse and inappropriate use of antimalarial medications

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Changes in climate patterns

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Alterations in mosquito behavior

Question 4

Which region of the world has the highest number of malaria cases?

Accepted Answer

Sub-Saharan Africa

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Southeast Asia

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South America

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Central America

Question 5

Which international organization is leading the global efforts to combat malaria?

Accepted Answer

World Health Organization (WHO)

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United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Question 6

What is the primary goal of the World Health Organization's Malaria Elimination Initiative?

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To eliminate malaria transmission in at least 35 countries by 2030

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To reduce malaria cases by 50%

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To prevent malaria-related deaths

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To develop a vaccine that is 100% effective against malaria

Question 7

Malaria transmission varies with the seasons. Explain the primary factors that drive these seasonal patterns.

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Rainfall creates more mosquito breeding sites, leading to higher transmission during the rainy season.

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During the dry season, fewer water bodies limit mosquito breeding, resulting in lower transmission.

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Seasonal patterns of malaria transmission are not significantly influenced by environmental factors.

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Urban areas with higher population density experience higher malaria transmission due to increased human-mosquito contact.

Question 8

Which method is most effective in preventing the spread of malaria?

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Using insecticide-treated bed nets

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Taking antimalarial medications

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Applying mosquito repellent

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Educating people about malaria

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of malaria?

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Runny nose

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High fever

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Chills

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Headache

Question 10

What is the primary insect that transmits malaria?

Accepted Answer

Mosquitoes

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Ticks

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Fleas

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Horseflies

Question 11

What is the most serious type of malaria?

Accepted Answer

Falciparum malaria

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Vivax malaria

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Ovale malaria

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Malariae malaria

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing severe malaria?

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Living in a city

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Young age

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Weak immune system

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Pregnancy

Question 13

What is the main insect that carries and transmits the malaria parasite to humans?

Accepted Answer

Anopheles mosquito

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Culex mosquito

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Aedes mosquito

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Phlebotomus sandfly

Question 14

Which type of microorganism causes malaria?

Accepted Answer

Plasmodium falciparum

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Salmonella typhi

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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Dengue virus

Question 15

In Africa, which species of malaria parasite is most widespread?

Accepted Answer

Plasmodium falciparum

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Plasmodium vivax

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Plasmodium ovale

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Plasmodium malariae

Question 16

What is the World Health Organization's (WHO) target for malaria elimination by the year 2030?

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90% reduction in malaria cases and deaths

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50% reduction in malaria cases and deaths

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Complete elimination of malaria

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25% reduction in malaria cases and deaths

Question 17

Which insect is primarily responsible for transmitting malaria to humans?

Accepted Answer

Mosquitoes

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Houseflies

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Fleas

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Ticks

Question 18

Of the Plasmodium species that cause malaria, which one is known for causing the deadliest form of the disease?

Accepted Answer

Plasmodium falciparum

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Plasmodium vivax

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Plasmodium ovale

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Plasmodium malariae

Question 19

Can malaria be transmitted through blood transfusions?

Accepted Answer

Yes

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No

Question 20

In most regions, what is the recommended initial treatment for uncomplicated malaria?

Accepted Answer

Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs)

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Chloroquine

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Quinine

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Mefloquine

Question 21

Malaria is a major contributor to childhood mortality in which region?

Accepted Answer

Sub-Saharan Africa

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Southeast Asia

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South America

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Central America

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for contracting malaria?

Accepted Answer

Having a healthy immune system

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Residing in a malaria-prone area

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Sleeping under an untreated bed net

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Traveling to a country with malaria transmission

Question 23

What type of microscope is typically used to diagnose malaria?

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Light microscope

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Electron microscope

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Scanning probe microscope

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Confocal microscope

Question 24

How do poverty and malaria influence each other?

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Poverty increases malaria transmission due to poor housing and sanitation, while malaria can worsen poverty through healthcare costs and lost productivity.

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Malaria causes poverty due to its severe health effects, but poverty does not affect malaria transmission.

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Poverty is a direct consequence of malaria, preventing people from working and earning a living.

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There is no connection between poverty and malaria.

Question 25

What is the primary vector for malaria transmission?

Accepted Answer

Mosquitoes

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Sandflies

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Fleas

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Ticks

Question 26

Which parasite is responsible for causing malaria?

Accepted Answer

Plasmodium

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Trypanosoma

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Leishmania

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Toxoplasma

Question 27

Which drug is commonly used in the treatment of uncomplicated malaria?

Accepted Answer

Artemisinin

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Quinine

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Chloroquine

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Doxycycline

Question 28

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating global malaria control efforts?

Accepted Answer

World Health Organization

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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United Nations Children's Fund

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Question 29

Which mosquito species is primarily responsible for transmitting malaria?

Accepted Answer

Anopheles mosquitoes

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Culex mosquitoes

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Aedes mosquitoes

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Houseflies

Question 30

What is the most common symptom of malaria?

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Fever with chills every 2-3 days

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Headache and fatigue

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Nausea and vomiting

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Skin rash

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to prevent malaria?

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Getting vaccinated

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Using mosquito nets

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Taking antimalarial medication

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Clearing stagnant water around homes

Question 32

What type of organism causes malaria?

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Protozoa

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Bacteria

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Virus

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Fungi

Question 33

Which region of the world is most impacted by malaria?

Accepted Answer

Sub-Saharan Africa

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North America

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South America

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Southeast Asia

Question 34

What is the first-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria?

Accepted Answer

Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs)

Answer

Chloroquine

Answer

Quinine

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Mefloquine

Question 35

What is the ultimate goal of the WHO's Global Malaria Program?

Accepted Answer

Eliminating malaria worldwide

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Reducing malaria deaths by 90%

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Providing access to malaria prevention and treatment

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Developing a malaria vaccine

Question 36

How does malaria cause its characteristic symptoms? Explain the biological process involved.

Accepted Answer

Plasmodium parasites invade red blood cells, releasing toxins that trigger fever, chills, and anemia.

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Malaria is transmitted through contaminated water.

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Repeated malaria infections lead to immunity against the parasites.

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Malaria parasites primarily affect the liver and spleen, causing inflammation and organ damage.

Question 37

Which type of mosquito is the primary vector for transmitting malaria parasites?

Accepted Answer

Anopheles mosquito

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Culex mosquito

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Aedes mosquito

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Dengue mosquito

Question 38

What is the characteristic symptom of malaria that occurs in regular intervals?

Accepted Answer

Fever

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Chills

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Headache

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Nausea

Question 39

In which region of the world is malaria most common?

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Africa

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South America

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Southeast Asia

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Europe

Question 40

What is the name of the parasitic protist that causes malaria?

Accepted Answer

Plasmodium falciparum

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Babesia microti

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Trypanosoma cruzi

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Leishmania donovani

Question 41

What is the primary objective of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Malaria Program?

Accepted Answer

Eliminating malaria transmission by 2030

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Providing anti-malarial medications to affected populations

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Developing new malaria vaccines

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Training healthcare workers on malaria diagnosis and treatment

Question 42

Which species of mosquito is the primary vector for transmitting malaria?

Accepted Answer

Anopheles mosquito

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Aedes mosquito

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Culex mosquito

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Mansonia mosquito

Question 43

What genus of parasite causes malaria?

Accepted Answer

Plasmodium

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Toxoplasma

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Leishmania

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Trypanosoma

Question 44

Which of the following is a classic symptom of malaria?

Accepted Answer

Intermittent fever and chills (paroxysms)

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Headache

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Skin rash

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Cough and runny nose

Question 45

What is the first-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria recommended by the World Health Organization?

Accepted Answer

Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs)

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Antimalarials

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Painkillers

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Antibiotics

Question 46

Which species of malaria parasite is responsible for causing the most severe form of malaria worldwide?

Accepted Answer

Plasmodium falciparum

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Plasmodium malariae

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Plasmodium vivax

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Plasmodium ovale

Question 47

Which region of the world bears the greatest burden of malaria cases and deaths?

Accepted Answer

Sub-Saharan Africa

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South America

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Southeast Asia

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Central America