Tag: Malaria

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Ten Most Frequently Asked Questions on Malaria and Artemisinin

On October 5, 2015, the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Professor Tu Youyou (read: Tu You You) of our country. This is also the first time that Chinese researchers have won the Nobel Prize in Science and Technology. This award is precisely to reward the great contribution of artemisinin discovered by Professor Tu Youyou and her team to the world’s fight against malaria. However, when congratulating Professor Tu on winning the award, many people must not be familiar with malaria and artemisinin. Dr. Clove took this opportunity to explain common problems. Is what malaria? Malaria is an infectious disease caused by a parasite called Plasmodium. It is transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes. This Read More …

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Nobel Prize Gift-Research Road of Antimalarial Drug Artemisinin

Malaria, a millennium demon tormenting all mankind Malaria, also known as swinging, is one of the most terrible diseases in human history transmitted by mosquitoes. In the classification of infectious diseases in our country, it is listed as Class B infectious diseases together with SARS, AIDS, syphilis and anthrax. This is a typical tropical disease. In ancient times, when Guangdong, Guangxi, Guiyang and Yunnan were still barren lands, [miasma], that is, malaria, had become a [devil] that everyone turned pale at the sight of. Even Kangxi was infected with malaria in his forties. It was only through the emergency delivery of [cinchona frost], that is, quinine, by French missionaries that the dragon did not return to heaven. In modern times, Read More …

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Mosquitoes can spread so many diseases? It’s like a winged messenger of hell.

What is the most annoying thing in summer? Hot weather? No, it’s mosquitoes. Each of us has had the experience of being disturbed to sleep by it-the deep kiss not only sucked away our blood, but also left us a deep kiss mark, accompanied by painful memories of redness, swelling, itching and pain. Who knows, mosquitoes can not only suck human blood, but also spread many diseases, posing a serious threat to human life safety! How can a small mosquito have such great [ability]? Mosquitoes are tiny flying insects with [piercing and sucking mouthparts] that can penetrate blood vessels and suck blood like needles for drawing blood. There are about 3,000 species of mosquitoes in the world, only 80 of Read More …

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Do you know 7 cold knowledge about malaria?

Today is World Malaria Day, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed this year’s theme of “Making Malaria Forever Control”. Malaria is a disease that everyone is still familiar with. Dr. Clove has compiled some cold knowledge to see if you all know it. The English name of malaria means bad air. In English, the English name of [malaria] is Malaria, which consists of the words [bad] (mala) and [air] (aria). It was not until the end of the 19th century that it became clear that malaria was actually transmitted by a mosquito called Anopheles mosquitoes, which easily lived in hot and humid marshes, that people mistakenly thought that malaria was transmitted by [toxic] gases over marshes. This is Read More …

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Should I pay attention to what if I want to go to Brazil to watch the Olympics?

The 31st Olympic Games will soon be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Think about the exciting Olympic Games, the dazzling tropical scenery, the delicious exotic delicacies and the gorgeous Samba girls. Are you already ready to go to [Samba Country] to experience a tropical style? Wait a minute! Before going to Brazil, quickly collect this [Rio Adventure Guide] and may help you at the critical time. Finally, I would like to remind my adventurous friends that if you see such a sign: Be sure to follow the instructions and never go into the water rashly. Otherwise, the painting style of this trip to Brazil may change greatly… The following situations occur: