MEDICINE
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
Use pesticides to kill the mosquito (vector)
|
|
|
Quarantine the mosquitos that carry the parasite
|
|
|
Provide condoms to prevent transmission of parasite during sex
|
|
|
Drink plenty of water
|
Detailed explanation-1: -Vector control is a vital component of malaria control and elimination strategies as it is highly effective in preventing infection and reducing disease transmission. The 2 core interventions are insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS).
Detailed explanation-2: -Vector control is a highly effective way to reduce malaria transmission and is a vital component of malaria control and elimination strategies. WHO currently recommends deployment of either insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) or indoor residual spraying (IRS) for malaria vector control in most areas at risk of malaria.
Detailed explanation-3: -take any antimalarial medicine you’re prescribed – you usually need to start taking it a few days or weeks before you go, until a few weeks after you get back. use insect repellent on your skin – make sure it’s 50% DEET-based. sleep under mosquito nets treated with insecticide. More items