Questions on malarial transmission

davidp80 · Apr 25th, 2007, 21:56

Hi everyone,

Here are a couple things that I thought I knew, but upon thinking about it, realized I didnt.

Is malaria in India only transmitted by a certain type of mosquito (I know there are various types of malaria, but I am referring to any and all types)?

If so, are these kinds of mosquitoes only active at a certain time of the day (day, night, or both)?

I think that's all I know that I don't know for now!

Thanks again,

-Dave

Nick-H · Apr 25th, 2007, 22:09

Yes.

Different species of mosquito spread different forms of malaria.

I think the malaria-carrying mossies in India are night-flying, but we have day-flying ones that spread other diseases.

There is a huge amount on this forum on the subject, but it is mostly to do with whether or what anti-malarials to take.

For further research into the strains and species, suggest you start with Google

cyberhippie · Apr 25th, 2007, 22:10

Malaria mossies are generally active in the evening whilst Dengue Fever mossies are active during the day. I think there is also one daytime mossie that carries malaria!

SteamBuff · Apr 25th, 2007, 22:15

I agree with Nick .... Dusk to Dawn for the Maleria carrying mozzies. But day & night for 'other disease' carrying mozzies.

All over India (well anywhere that is under about 2500 feet) and all year!

davidp80 · Apr 25th, 2007, 22:16

That's what I thought. Thanks everyone - I guess I'll have to be cautious about being bitten at all times. Thanks again,

-Dave

PeakXV · Apr 25th, 2007, 22:17

Dont' let your guard down with those little ba$tards - they feed mostly dawn, dusk, nightime & in shady dark nooks 24/7 - all you wanted to know and more about the anopheles:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anopheles

SteamBuff · Apr 25th, 2007, 22:24

They wait for the plane doors to be opened .... then they strike!

One of the little bu99ers got me (on the hand) between getting off the plane and the baggage hall in Calcutta. (Midday in February)

I should have put the anti-mozzie cream on while still on the plane, instead of waiting till I got to the baggage hall.

davidp80 · Apr 26th, 2007, 00:24

Thanks for the link PeakXV. And yeah, I hear the airports can be pretty bad. I'll be landing in Delhi, and I intend to cover myself in repellent before getting off the plane. Not *too long* before landing though...in consideration of my neighbor

-Dave

edwardseco · Apr 26th, 2007, 01:50

Quote:

One of the little bu99ers got me (on the hand) between getting off the plane and the baggage hall in Calcutta. (Midday in February)

Hyderabad is the same..

Apr 25th, 2007, 21:56	#1
davidp80 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania, United States Posts: 249	Questions on malarial transmission Hi everyone, Here are a couple things that I thought I knew, but upon thinking about it, realized I didnt. Is malaria in India only transmitted by a certain type of mosquito (I know there are various types of malaria, but I am referring to any and all types)? If so, are these kinds of mosquitoes only active at a certain time of the day (day, night, or both)? I think that's all I know that I don't know for now! Thanks again, -Dave

Apr 25th, 2007, 22:09	#2
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	Yes. Different species of mosquito spread different forms of malaria. I think the malaria-carrying mossies in India are night-flying, but we have day-flying ones that spread other diseases. There is a huge amount on this forum on the subject, but it is mostly to do with whether or what anti-malarials to take. For further research into the strains and species, suggest you start with Google __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Apr 25th, 2007, 22:15	#4
SteamBuff Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Essex, Endland Posts: 370	I agree with Nick .... Dusk to Dawn for the Maleria carrying mozzies. But day & night for 'other disease' carrying mozzies. All over India (well anywhere that is under about 2500 feet) and all year! __________________ Huffing & Puffing along ... The Steamy One!

Apr 25th, 2007, 22:17	#6
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,333	Dont' let your guard down with those little ba$tards - they feed mostly dawn, dusk, nightime & in shady dark nooks 24/7 - all you wanted to know and more about the anopheles: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anopheles __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Apr 25th, 2007, 22:24	#7
SteamBuff Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Essex, Endland Posts: 370	They wait for the plane doors to be opened .... then they strike! One of the little bu99ers got me (on the hand) between getting off the plane and the baggage hall in Calcutta. (Midday in February) I should have put the anti-mozzie cream on while still on the plane, instead of waiting till I got to the baggage hall. Last edited by SteamBuff : Apr 26th, 2007 at 01:37.

Apr 25th, 2007, 22:10	#3
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Malaria mossies are generally active in the evening whilst Dengue Fever mossies are active during the day. I think there is also one daytime mossie that carries malaria!

Apr 25th, 2007, 22:16	#5
davidp80 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania, United States Posts: 249	That's what I thought. Thanks everyone - I guess I'll have to be cautious about being bitten at all times. Thanks again, -Dave

Apr 26th, 2007, 00:24	#8
davidp80 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania, United States Posts: 249	Thanks for the link PeakXV. And yeah, I hear the airports can be pretty bad. I'll be landing in Delhi, and I intend to cover myself in repellent before getting off the plane. Not too long before landing though...in consideration of my neighbor -Dave

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