The Hidden Battle: Discovering and Defeating Malaria

Malaria begins with the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Once inside,

the parasites quickly travel to the liver to multiply silently. Fever,

chills, and fatigue soon follow as the parasites invade red blood cells.

To discover the cause, doctors perform a critical blood smear test in the

lab. Under the lens, specialists identify the signature ring-shaped parasites within the blood

cells. Rapid tests provide a quick confirmation, allowing treatment to begin immediately.

Modern antimalarial drugs are powerful tools designed to systematically eliminate the parasites. These medications disrupt

the parasite's metabolism, effectively stopping their growth and survival. With early detection and the right