April 25 is World Malaria Day. As monsoons arrive India sees a huge spike in the number of malaria cases. It is a vector-borne disease caused due to Plasmodium parasite that uses mosquitoes as the vector. Although deadly this disease can be easily prevented by taking a few precautionary measures. Awareness about the disease its types treatments and preventive measures can easily curb its spread. Here's a quick guide to the treatment options for people suffering from malaria. There are four types of malaria (Plasmodium Vivax Plasmodium Ovale Plasmodium Falciparum and Plasmodium Malariae) that are caused by variants of the