Malaria Study

Which animal is responsible in the world responsible for millions of deaths? ​ (a)   ​

• mosquito
• lion
• shark
• elephant

What causes malaria?

• Malaria is caused by bacteria in contaminated water.
• Malaria is caused by a virus spread through air.
• Malaria is caused by eating undercooked meat.
• Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes.

The germs travel to the ____ where they grow and multiply for about one to two weeks. During this time, the person usually does not feel sick.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

After they grow in the liver, the germs go back into the ______ and enter red blood cells. They keep multiplying inside these cells.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

What are the symptoms of malaria?​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ ​ ​ ​

• sweating , fever, shivers or cills, headache
• nausea, and pain
• sneezing
• coughing
• runny nose

Can malaria cause death?​ (a)   ​ o

• Yes
• No

What species of mosquitoes causes malaria?

• Aedes
• Culex
• Mansonia
• Anopheles