Translations:AY Honors/Prevention of Tropical Diseases/Answer Key/96/en
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Some notable tropical diseases include:
- Malaria: Caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
- Dengue Fever: A viral infection spread by Aedes mosquitoes, characterized by high fever, severe headaches, and joint pain.
- Cholera: An acute diarrheal disease caused by ingesting contaminated water or food, leading to severe dehydration.
- Yellow Fever: A viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, loss of appetite, and muscle pain.
- Chagas Disease: Caused by the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite, primarily transmitted by triatomine bugs, leading to long-term health issues.
