malaria transmission

Malaria is transmitted primarily through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. When these mosquitoes bite a person, they inject parasites called Plasmodium into the bloodstream. The parasites then multiply in the liver and invade red blood cells, causing symptoms like fever, chills, and flu-like illness. Malaria is not spread directly between people but can be transmitted through blood transfusions, organ transplants, or from mother to child during childbirth. Preventive measures include using mosquito nets, insect repellents, and antimalarial medications. Effective control of malaria also involves reducing mosquito habitats and promoting public health awareness.