Malaria

bethoven wrote:

I guess, if they have this malaria case in Aruba, it's only rare cases. We are now in a high technology and for sure their are lots of inventions for the cure of this. Why do we have to be scared of it, guys?:rolleyes:

i agree with you on that...nothing to be scared of this things..

What about during the rainny season in the fall? During or after the rain is there any particular risk associated with having so much rainfall?

bethoven wrote:

I guess, if they have this malaria case in Aruba, it's only rare cases. We are now in a high technology and for sure their are lots of inventions for the cure of this. Why do we have to be scared of it, guys?:rolleyes:

I think we shouldn't scared when it comes to sickness. Science would always find a way to developed remedies. Well, for some illnesses only. Was there a recorded malaria outbreak in Aruba?

hirami wrote:

Because of its tropical climate and its location (surrounded by water) I was wondering if malaria is a problem in Aruba. Malaria is a disease spread by mosquitoes. It's common in places that where the weather is warm and near a large body of water.

I guess this is a very common problem in tropical countries. What should we do to keep ourselves away from this sickness? I don't know much about Malaria. Is it fatal?

brandy wrote:

I guess this is a very common problem in tropical countries. What should we do to keep ourselves away from this sickness? I don't know much about Malaria. Is it fatal?

It could be fatal if not treated early..or detected earlier..but curable..

Malaria is only fatal when left untreated which usually happens in undeveloped countries. One of the ways to prevent malaria is to reduce contact with mosquitoes. A mosquito net is used. Are mosquito nets a common sight in Aruba?