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Malaria in Children - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Malaria is a serious illness that affects young children and adults and is symptomized by high fever. It is caused by the bite of a female Anopheles mosquito. This infection induces fever, chills, and flu-like symptoms in babies and toddlers. Malaria can be treated, but it requires prompt action. If the infection becomes severe, it may lead to complications like seizures, kidney failures, coma, and even death.
It is recommended that you follow the “ABCD” method for malaria prevention. This stands for ‘A’wareness, ‘B’ite prevention, ‘C’hemoprophylaxis (taking antimalarial medication) and prompt ‘D’iagnosis and treatment.
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What is Malaria?
Malaria is a life-threatening mosquito-borne disease caused by the parasite species 'Plasmodium'. This parasite infects the Anopheles mosquito, which feeds on humans. The female mosquitoes are the carriers of the parasite. These mosquitoes mostly bite between dusk and dawn.
Malaria breaks down the immune system in the body and affects children by stunting their development. The disease is commonly found in tropical regions. In some children, it causes mild illness, while for others, it can prove fatal.
There are mainly five types of Plasmodium that cause malaria, and this includes a new form which was discovered recently. They are:
Plasmodium falciparum: This is mostly found in tropical and sub-tropical areas. It causes a majority of the severe cases associated with malaria
Plasmodium vivax: This is mostly found in Asia and Latin America. It causes milder symptoms as compared to P. falciparum. It is known to live for years in a dormant stage, thus causing relapses
Plasmodium ovale: This is uncommon and mostly found in Pacific islands and Western Africa.
Plasmodium malariae: This one is relatively rare. It is found in western Africa and is known to cause chronic infections
Plasmodium knowlesi: This recently discovered species is rare and exists in Southeast Asia. It has the potential to progress from a benign case to a severe one rapidly
How Does Malaria Spread in the Bodies of Babies and Toddlers?
Malaria is caused by a parasite called 'Plasmodium' which is carried by the Anopheles mosquito. It spreads in young children and adults through the bite of the parasite-infected female mosquito.
Apart from the mosquito bites, other causes of malaria include blood transfusion or sharing needles. The different ways of transmission of malaria infection are as follows:
Mosquito Bite
When an uninfected Anopheles mosquito bites a malaria-infected person, it sucks blood containing the microscopic parasites of malaria and gets infected
When this infected mosquito bites another person it transfers the infection to their blood stream
The parasite travels to the host’s liver, where it grows and multiplies. Often, it stays there, dormant for several years before becoming active
When these parasites mature, they leave the liver and enter the bloodstream of the host
Once the parasites enter the bloodstream, they infect and damage the red blood cells. This is when the symptoms of malaria appear
Blood Transfusion
As the parasite which causes malaria is carried by red blood cells, it may even be transmitted through organ transplant, blood transfusion or infected syringes.
Organ Donation
Like blood transfusion, malaria may be caused by organ donation too. If an organ donor is infected with malaria, then the person receiving it will be affected as well.
Shared Needles
Sharing needles makes your body susceptible not only to malaria through blood transfusion but also to other ailments.
Congenital
A pregnant woman infected with malaria may pass on the infection to her unborn child before or during delivery. This is termed 'congenital malaria'.
The malaria parasite has an incubation period during which it remains in the host’s body. This is the period between being bitten by the mosquito and the appearance of symptoms. The duration can be anywhere from 10 days to 4 weeks after the infection. The incubation period for malaria differs based on the type of microbe, and is listed below:
P. falciparum: 9 to 14 days
P. vivax: 12 to 18 days but some strains may incubate for 8 to 10 months or even longer
P. ovale: 12 to 18 days
P. malariae: 18 to 40 days
P. knowlesi: 9 to 12 days
Signs & Symptoms Of Malaria In Children
Babies affected with malaria may exhibit a sudden change in behaviour like drowsiness, irritability, restlessness and lethargy. Many of them even complain of nausea and diarrhoea. Some common symptoms of malaria in children are:
High fever: A high temperature is not necessarily a normal fever; it may indicate a serious infection or disease too. Besides other possible ailments, it may also be the initial symptom for malaria if it is accompanied by chills or shivering
Vomiting: Malaria can cause vomiting in children. The way the body reacts depends on the child's sensitivity to the infection and its severity
Headaches: Headaches are common among children and adults alike, but if they are accompanied by other symptoms of malaria, they need to be taken seriously
Poor appetite: Poor appetite may sometimes be a result of malaria. However, before you jump to a conclusion, do look for the presence of other symptoms for malaria too
Stomach pain: Many children, when infected with malaria, complain of stomach pain and nausea. Since the infection begins in the liver, this is the area which is affected first
Irritability and drowsiness: Children tend to be cranky and moody when they are tired or ill, but if they are consistently irritated and drowsy, it may be an indication of a serious problem
Cold and cough: Cold and cough are quite common in children, but you should check for the presence of any other symptoms with it. If they are followed by fever or any of the other signs, it would be a good idea to consult your doctor
Sleeplessness: Malaria can cause different symptoms in different children. In some, it causes drowsiness while in some it can be a source of insomnia
Weakness: If your child is feeling weak, it is better to get him checked. A quick blood test is all it needs to confirm or eliminate malaria as the cause, and early detection ensures early recovery
How To Reduce Chances of My Child Being Affected By Malaria?
Mosquitoes are the prime cause of malaria. Hence, it is necessary that you keep your kids away from them. Babies are less prone to being affected for the three months of their lives as they are protected by the immunity the mother builds in them during pregnancy. As they grow older, however, their immunity is built from scratch, making them vulnerable to this disease. You should prepare for baby malaria prevention before the onset of infection by taking the following precautions:
Keep your surroundings mosquito free
Keep your home and surroundings free from stagnant water, as it is a breeding ground for mosquitoes
You may add few drops of kerosene oil to air coolers, small ponds, open drains, and other places where water gets collected to deter mosquitoes from laying eggs
Put some citronella oil in the water used for mopping. The fragrance helps keep flies and mosquitoes away
Mosquito nets
Make use of age-appropriate mosquito repellents and mosquito nets while sleeping. You may also apply a citronella-oil based cream on the exposed area of your child's skin, as it will keep the mosquitoes away.
Mosquito meshes
You may install mosquito meshes to cover your doors and windows. Choosing detachable ones, or ones with Velcro, makes cleaning an easy task.
Dress your child in the right colours
It is believed that dark colours attract mosquitoes. It is thus advisable to dress your baby in light-coloured clothes. Also, make sure they are well covered.
Use air conditioning
Mosquitoes usually cannot thrive in cold temperatures. So, to minimise the chances of mosquito bites, keep your child in cool or air conditioned areas.
Avoid mosquito havens
When going to parks, ensure that your child stays away from bushes and hedges as they attract mosquitoes.
Regular fumigation
It is recommended that you get your home and surroundings fumigated regularly to kill mosquitoes. You may also burn some coconut shells, husks, or neem leaves outside your house and in the neighbourhood. This will prevent breeding of mosquitoes.
Complications of Malaria
There are possibilities of malarial infections leading to complications like convulsions, loss of consciousness, and dehydration. In such cases, the affected child should be hospitalised immediately. They may need to be provided breathing assistance and be kept on fluids. High-risk damage to the body caused by malaria includes:
Brain tissue injury
In some cases where malaria affects the brain, it may cause swelling in the brain or lead to permanent brain damage or coma
Seizures (impaired consciousness) or Cerebral malaria
Cerebral malaria is the primary cause of death in the case of severe P. falciparum infection. The symptoms of this complicated infection include seizures to an unpredictable extent
Renal impairment
In some rare cases, malaria leads to acute renal failure (ARF), which is mostly caused by the P. falciparum infection. Sometimes, even P. vivax and P. malariae contribute to renal impairment in malaria patients. It is most common in non-immune adults and older children
Anaemia
This is a condition where red blood corpuscles are incapable of carrying sufficient oxygen to the body’s organs. It causes a feeling of both weakness and drowsiness. The destruction of red blood cells by the malaria parasite can lead to severe anaemia
Pulmonary oedema
At times, malaria causes fluid retention in the lungs. This condition is called pulmonary oedema and can cause difficulty in breathing
Low blood sugar
This is a serious complication often caused by a severe infection. It can also lead to coma
Yellow discolouration of skin
Malaria may cause jaundice that is characterised by a yellow tint to the skin. This happens if red blood cells are damaged or lost
Splenic rupture
An enlarged spleen is a common manifestation in malaria. But in some life-threatening situations, a severe infection by P. vivax may result in a splenic rupture
Haemoglobinuria (‘black water fever’)
In this condition, the P. falciparum results in the bursting of a vast number of red blood cells. Haemoglobin from these cells is then passed to the urine. This makes the urine turn dark red, and in some cases, almost black
Hypothermia
This is a condition where your child's temperature drops below normal. It can lead to the formation of blood clots which pose the risk of tissue death or organ failure
Multiple organ failures
In some cases, severe p. Falciparum can cause multiple organ failures. This includes kidney, liver, brain or lung failure, and can be fatal
Diagnosis of Malaria
Malaria can be classified into three types:
benign (uncomplicated)
malignant (severe)
cerebral malaria
These are described in brief below:
Mild (uncomplicated) malaria
Mild malaria is considered to be uncomplicated malaria and is considered benign as it is easily treated. Often, it is hard to diagnose this kind of malaria in infants, because the clinical reports are similar to that of other diseases like sepsis. It may be caused by all strains of Plasmodium parasite.
Malignant (severe) malaria
Malignant malaria can quickly progress to severe malaria and even prove fatal. The strain P. falciparum causes this type of malaria. Children are the most vulnerable to it as they have low immunity to the parasite. The main symptoms of malignant malaria include breathing difficulties, low blood sugar and severe anaemia. It is diagnosed as follows:
The doctor may check for the presence of flu-like symptoms in your child and prescribe a blood smear test. This test determines the presence of malarial parasites.
If the blood smear test has a positive result, the doctor may suggest a liver test. This test checks the functioning of the liver to determine whether it is healthy or not
The complete blood count (CBC) tests of your child help to see whether the red blood cells have been damaged
Cerebral malaria
This kind of infection is caused only by Plasmodium falciparum. In this condition, there may be a swelling in the infected child’s brain. It manifests severe symptoms and may lead to fatal consequences
Malaria Vaccine for Kids
No vaccine has yet been developed for treating the infection caused by the malaria parasite. The malaria parasite Plasmodium is a complex organism and has a very complicated life cycle. Besides, the convoluted immune responses protecting humans against malaria are still not completely understood. Many scientists from all around the world are working on developing an effective vaccine for malaria. Till date, RTS, S/AS01 is the most advanced option available, and is considered to be a viable vaccine for malaria.
Treatment of a Child Infected By Malaria
Treatment for malaria mainly involves administering medicines and ensuring a healthy diet. Doctors usually prescribe antimalarial medications like quinine or chloroquine for your kid based on the type of malaria and the severity of the symptoms. Meanwhile, there are several measures you may adopt to help your child as soon as you see any symptoms of malaria. These include the following:
Plenty of rest
Diseases like malaria can cause weakness and severe fatigue. It is important to ensure that your child gets plenty of rest if infected
Increased intake of nutritious food and water
When fighting malaria or any disease, it is important that body is healthy and strong. Hence you need to feed your child a healthy diet
Sponging and medication to reduce fever
It is advisable to monitor the child's temperature. In case of fever, make sure you sponge regularly to bring down the temperature. Consult the doctor before administering paracetamol or any fever medicine to your child
Antimalarial drugs
In case of severe infection, the child may need to be admitted to the hospital. He may be prescribed antimalarial medications that may be given either orally, through injection or intravenously. Here some of the antimalarial medicines issued by the doctor depending on the severity of the infection and resistance to chloroquine:
Chloroquine (Aralen)
Mefloquine (Lariam)
Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
Atovaquone (meprin)
Proguanil (Malarone)
Primaquine
Quinine
Hydroxychloroquine (plaquenil)
Artemether and lumefantrine (coartem)
Clindamycin (cleocin)
Long Term Effects of Malaria and Recovery Time
Malaria is a disease that still requires a lot of research so that a lasting cure is found, or it is eradicated entirely. The malarial parasites P. ovale and P. vivax often hide in the liver and stay dormant for weeks, months and even years. This means it is possible that the infection may relapse at a later date. Here are some possible long-term effects of malaria:
The reviews of the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene suggest that malaria in children affects their general cognitive and behavioural development
As per the details published on NCBI site (The National Center for Biotechnology Information, USA) cerebral malaria may cause mental health disorders in children as a result of an ischemic neural injury (restriction in blood supply to tissues)
Malaria can also badly affect the immune system, making children prone to diseases throughout their childhood
Recovery
Recovery from malaria depends on various factors like the type of malaria, promptness of the treatment and the immunity of the patient. For example, pregnant women and children have reduced immunity and hence suffer for a longer duration. In addition, the type of malaria determines the severity and length of the infection. In case of P. malarie, the less rapidly growing form, it may persist for longer but does not cause any fatal disease. For less severe malaria, if the treatment is immediately initialised, the child can recover within two weeks.
If you suspect any signs of malaria in your child, please consult the doctor for early diagnosis and treatment.
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What Is Sweet Lime?
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A good quality mosambi can be instantly recognized by its weight and firmness. If the skin of this fruit is clear of any blemishes and on scratching it, some oil seems to seep out of it, then the mosambi is fresh. Only a fresh sweet lime displays these signs.
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Mosambi juice is relished by almost all women due to its sweet and tangy taste. However, besides being tasty, this juice has its share of benefits too. Drinking mosambi juice during pregnancy can be extremely beneficial for your health. Know how it is good for you and your child:
Presence of calcium and potassium in mosambi supports the growth of the foetus.
As mosambi has cooling properties, it maintains a good temperature around the uterus and makes it conducive for rapid brain development.
It is also known to boost the circulation of blood in the body.
The fibrous nature assists bowel movements and stimulates the digestive process, thus providing relief from constipation.
The inherent antioxidants and antibiotics of the fruit are known to provide relief from ulcers.
Rich in vitamin C, this fruit helps satisfy the body’s need for the vitamin in judicious quantities.
If you are suffering from diabetes, drinking mosambi juice with amla and honey will help you maintain a proper sugar level in the body.
Drinking mosambi juice with cumin (jeera) seeds and ginger powder provides relief from respiratory problems.
Mosambi juice, acts as a natural detoxifier and keeps the body healthy and brings a glow to the skin.
How to Prepare Sweet Lime Juice
Here is a simple way to prepare sweet lime juice.
Ingredients
Mosambis
Black salt
Cumin powder
Sugar or honey
How to Make
The juice from the mosambi fruit can be extracted either by using a juicing machine or by using a manual extractor. In both cases, make sure you remove the seeds prior.
If going for the juicing machine, peel off the skin and cut the mosambi into small pieces.
Put all the pieces of the mosambi into the juicer and run it for a while.
Let it blend until it becomes smooth and liquid.
Take a glass and add some sugar or honey to it for taste.
Pour the juice from the blender into the glass.
You can also sprinkle a bit of black salt followed by a dash of cumin powder, right on top of the juice.
Place the glass in the refrigerator and allow it to cool.
Drink it while it is chilled.
Precautions to Take Before Drinking Mosambi Juice
Mosambi juice tastes delicious and in pregnancy, your craving for it may increase. But when you are pregnant, you should be careful before eating or drinking anything. Here are few precautionary measures you should consider before drinking mosambi juice when pregnant:
When drinking mosambi juice, avoid drinking it from roadside stalls or other shops. Their preparation techniques may not be hygienic and you don't want to take chances during pregnancy.
While buying mosambi, ensure that it is fresh and does not show any signs of disease or decay. Fresh mosambi also contains fewer preservatives making it even healthier.
If you have a cold or are susceptible to it, it is advisable to not add any ice to the juice. Also, do not refrigerate it for too long.
If the juice is too thick for you, do not dilute it by adding normal water. Use water that is freshly filtered or boil the water and let it cool. Then add it to the juice.
Many women may have gas or other problem due to black salt or cumin. In such cases, do not add them to the juice.
Do not squeeze the juice and store in the fridge. Consuming it could cause stomach ache and other issues. Always drink fresh mosambi juice.
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1. It's never too early to start.
My husband and I started disciplining our daughter when she was around 6 months old. Too early, some may say. But she knew she was doing something wrong. She was told not to touch the laptop and she did so again and again, so my husband gave her a flick on the hand to let her know that disobeying was not appreciated. If they know what they are doing is wrong, then they are old enough to understand punishment as well. One of my friends told me that I should start disciplining only after my daughter turns 4 because till then the child won't understand anything. I told her that by then the child would have already built convictions and behaviour and character, and changing all that would be difficult. The child would also be surprised as to why there was suddenly a change - what was okay till now is suddenly not okay. That could be confusing, right?
2. It is never too late to start.
I realised the importance of discipline when I became a mother. Only then did I understand why my parents chose to discipline me. I am who I am today because they scolded me and did not spare the rod. So if you haven't started doing it with your child, I guess you should.
3. Discipline shows love.
Disciplining the child shows love. My child will realise that what I do is because I love her and because I want her to learn and do what is right.
4. Do not interfere and do not let anyone interfere either.
My husband and I have an agreement that when I am disciplining our daughter, he will not step in and save her, and when he is correcting our daughter, I won't be taking her side. She tries though, really hard, hoping that the other one will save her but we stay strong. I may have to turn my face away to hide my tears, but it is important that the child knows the parents' convictions are the same. Otherwise, they'll learn to manipulate. After it is all done, pamper them as much as your heart desires.
5. A 'no' is a 'no'
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