1948 Semana Squibb Pharmaceutics 6.2

How to kill the killer...Malaria. Malaria is the biggest killer of the world-it kills more people than any other disease. How the killer behaves. The malaria is caused by a parasite that invades the blood. Its unique carrier is the anopheles mosquito, which sucks the blood of a person with malaria, then the mosquito bites another, infecting it. Recognize the mosquito Anopheles: When it bites, the other mosquitos slouch, while the Anopheles mosquito bites headlong. The principal symptoms of malaria are: shaking chills, fever, and sweat, in that order. Also headaches and body aches. But do not let the malaria scares you, it responds marvelously to the new drugs. Use mesh in doors, and windows, and if you go out at night use repellent, or cover. "The big three" in the domain of malaria. These three actions break the mortal chain of the malaria infection. 1) Install a mesh in all the house to avoid the access of mosquitos. 2) Exterminate the mosquito larvae or drain its hatcheries. 3) Get fast medic assistance for the sick person of malaria; and use mosquito nets to avoid the bite of a mosquito that could infect another person. You shoul call your doctor the moment in which you suspect a malaria case. The doctoc can diagnose and cure the malaria- if you call him/her on time. Do not put yourself in risk of contracting malaria...Take advantage of the new medical knowledge to avoid it! Remarkable science progress. New drugs have been found for the acute malaria cases and like preventives. The marvelous insecticide DDT, pulverized and spread from small planes has totally released extensive aereas from the Anopheles mosquito. Rubbing your skin with the new insect repellent hold off the Anopheles parasite. New discoveries have been made about the causes of malarial recurrences-the biggest of the problems. Some of the greatest scientific researchers work with vigour to help your doctor. You see Squibb's name on your pharmacy shelves. You also read it many times in your doctor's recipes. Squibb is one of the world's largest producers of penicillin, streptomycin, vitamins, anesthetics, hormones and other important medicinal specialties. Since 1858, Squibb Research Laboratories have been finding, perfecting, and producing medicines, and thus contributing to improve health and relieve human pain.