A Comparative Analysis of Malaria and Dengue Fever in Tropical Regions

INTRODUCTION
Malaria and dengue fever are two of the most significant infectious diseases in tropical
regions, particularly in Africa, Southeast Asia, and parts of the Americas. They are major
health problems because many people get sick and die from them.

These diseases are especially common in Africa, Southeast Asia, and parts of the
Americas. Even though (T͟Hō) they are both common in these places, malaria and
dengue fever are different in how they spread, the symptoms and they cause.

Both diseases are mosquito-borne and prevalent in tropical and subtropical

areas, but they differ in several key aspects such as transmission, symptoms, and
treatments (trimens)

The disease and its symptoms

Malaria and dengue fever are both mosquito-borne diseases prevalent in tropical
regions, but they are caused and have distinct symptoms.

Malaria:

Malaria is caused by Plasmodium (plasmoriam) parasites (parasaist, with five species

known to infect humans.

Symptoms of malaria typically appear (əˈpir) 10-15 days after the infective mosquito
bite. In severe cases, malaria can lead to organ failure (ˈfālyər), coma, and death,
particularly if caused by P. falciparum.
Dengue Fever:

The symptoms of dengue fever typically show up 4-10 days after a mosquito bite. They
include a sudden (sadden) fever, (especially behind (bajaind) the eyes. In serious cases,
dengue fever can get worse and become dengue hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock
syndrome, which can be very dangerous.

How is it transmitted?

Malaria is caused by Plasmodium (plasmoriam) parasites (parasaist), which are

transmitted to humans through (T͟Hō) the bites of infected female Anopheles (fime
anafolis) mosquitoes. These mosquitoes usually bite between the evening and early
morning, so malaria is more common in places where these mosquitoes are around. On
the other hand, dengue fever is caused by a virus called dengue, which is spread mainly
by the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
 Epidemiology:

Malaria:

Annual Cases: According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 229

(two hundred twenty-nine million cases of malaria.

Affected Regions: Malaria is endemic in tropical and subtropical regions, with a

particularly high burden in Africa, where around 93% of global malaria cases are
reported.

Mortality: Malaria is estimated to have caused around 409,000 (Four hundred nine
thousand) deaths in 2019 (tueni nine teen), with children under five years old accounting
for approximately 67% of all malaria-related deaths.

Dengue:

Annual Cases: estimates that there are about 390 (Three hundred ninety million)
dengue infections worldwide every year.

Affected Regions: Dengue is endemic in more than 100 (One hundred) countries,
especially in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the
Western Pacific.

Mortality: Between 2010 (tueni ten) and 2019 (tueni nine teen), there were over
800,000 (Eight hundred thousand) cases of severe dengue and over 25,000 (Twenty-five
thousand) dengue-related deaths reported worldwide.

Disease prevention and control

Preventing and controlling malaria and dengue fever relies heavily on efforts to reduce
mosquito populations and minimize human-mosquito contact.

For malaria, strategies (estrayeris) include the use of insecticide, indoor residual spraying,
and antimalarial medication. Dengue fever prevention involves eliminating mosquito breeding
(bridin) sites, using mosquito repellents, and wearing protective clothing. Community engagement,
health education, and effective vector control programs.

In conclusion, while malaria and dengue fever are both significant public health concerns in
tropical regions, they differ in their transmission and symptoms. Understanding these differences is
crucial for effective prevention and management of these diseases in tropical regions. Early
differentiation between dengue and malaria could help clinicians identify patients who should be
closely monitored for signs of dengue hemorrhagic fever or severe malaria.