A protozoan infection caused by the genus Plasmodium. There are four species of Plasmodium that can infect humans: Plasmodium falciparum, vivax, ovale, and malariae. It is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. Signs and symptoms include paroxysmal high fever, sweating, chills, and anemia.
Symptoms of Plasmodium ovale malaria
The following features are indicative of Plasmodium ovale malaria:
tertian fever
moderate to severe shaking chills
diarrhea
sweating
headache
vomiting
It is possible that Plasmodium ovale malaria shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Plasmodium ovale malaria
The following are the most common causes of Plasmodium ovale malaria:
Plasmodium ovale parasitic infection
Risk Factors for Plasmodium ovale malaria
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Plasmodium ovale malaria:
individuals who are negative for the Duffy blood group
people living in Sub Saharan Africa
Prevention of Plasmodium ovale malaria
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Plasmodium ovale malaria. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
limiting exposure to mosquitoes
spraying the home with insecticide
covering skin by wearing pants and long-sleeved shirts
sleeping under a mosquito netting
Occurrence of Plasmodium ovale malaria
Common Age Group
Plasmodium ovale malaria can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Plasmodium ovale malaria can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Plasmodium ovale malaria
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Plasmodium ovale malaria:
Blood test: To detect the presence of the parasite
Complications of Plasmodium ovale malaria if untreated
Yes, Plasmodium ovale malaria causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Plasmodium ovale malaria is left untreated:
cerebral malaria
breathing problems
kidney failure
liver failure
anemia
low blood sugar
relapse of infection
Self-care for Plasmodium ovale malaria
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Plasmodium ovale malaria:
limiting exposure to mosquitoes
spraying the home with insecticide
keep the skin covered by wearing fully length clothes
sleeping under a mosquito net
Time for Treatment of Plasmodium ovale malaria
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Plasmodium ovale malaria to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
Disease cannot be treated but only maintained or effects reduced