(B53.0) Plasmodium ovale malaria

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3 402 in individuals diagnosis plasmodium ovale malaria confirmed

Diagnosis plasmodium ovale malaria is diagnosed Men are 11.23% more likely than Women

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Risk Group for the Disease plasmodium ovale malaria - Men aged 40-44 and Women aged 25-29

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 20-24, 35-49, 55-59, 65-74
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-19, 25-34, 50-54, 60-64, 75-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-19, 30-34, 40-44, 50-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 20-29, 35-39, 45-49

Disease Features plasmodium ovale malaria

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Plasmodium ovale malaria - what does this mean

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What happens during the disease - plasmodium ovale malaria

Plasmodium ovale malaria is caused by the plasmodium ovale parasite, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected anopheles mosquito. once inside the human body, the parasite multiplies in the liver before entering the bloodstream and infecting red blood cells. the infected red blood cells then burst, releasing more parasites which infect more red blood cells, causing symptoms such as fever, chills, headaches, and anemia.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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11 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Plasmodium ovale malaria - Prevention

The best way to prevent plasmodium ovale malaria is to use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved clothing, and sleep under a mosquito net when travelling to areas where the disease is common. additionally, it is important to take antimalarial medication as prescribed by a doctor before, during, and after travelling to an area where malaria is present.