Beware of mosquitoes: Doctors remind of dangerous parasitic disease symptoms

Health officials in Bishkek are reminding the public about the symptoms and prevention of malaria, a serious parasitic illness spread through mosquito bites. The disease is caused by a parasite that infects mosquitoes, which then transmit it to humans.

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Malaria is a dangerous parasitic disease transmitted from a sick person to a healthy one through mosquito bites.

Key symptoms of malaria include excessive sweating, weakness, fever, headaches, chills, and cyclical bouts of fever that can recur every two to three days. In severe cases, loss of consciousness can occur. The Bishkek Center for Disease Control and Prevention emphasizes that immediate medical attention is vital for proper treatment.

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Increased sweating; weakness, malaise; fever; headache; bouts of fever; chills; possible loss of consciousness.

Untreated or improperly treated malaria can result in anemia, damage to the liver and spleen, and a weakened immune system, leading to a loss of work capacity. However, timely and correct medical intervention typically leads to a full recovery. The most effective preventive measure is to control mosquito populations. This involves using fine mesh screens on windows and doors, employing insect repellents, and eliminating stagnant water where mosquitoes breed.

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The best way to prevent this disease is to fight mosquitoes.