Question

Write the symptoms of malaria in humans and explain what causes these symptoms.

Hint:

Malaria symptoms typically appear in cycles, reflecting the synchronized bursting of infected red blood cells.

Answer 1

The symptoms of malaria in humans include: Recurring high fever with chills. Sweating and shivering. Headache and body aches. Nausea and vomiting. Fatigue and weakness. . - These symptoms are caused by the release of merozoites into the bloodstream when red blood cells rupture. - The parasite (Plasmodium) infects red blood cells and multiplies within them, leading to their destruction and the release of toxic substances such as haemozoin, which triggers the immune response and causes fever and chills.