Learn how mosquito bites transmit these diseases and how to identify their symptoms.

Both malaria and dengue are spread by mosquitoes, yet they differ significantly in their causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Cause and Vector Malaria is caused by a parasite transmitted by night-biting Anopheles mosquitoes. Dengue is a viral infection spread by day-biting Aedes mosquitoes.

Key Symptoms

• Malaria: Features cyclical high fever accompanied by severe chills, profuse sweating, and anemia.
• Dengue: Causes sudden fever, pain behind the eyes, severe joint and muscle pain, and skin rashes.

Treatment and Prevention Malaria is treated with antimalarial medications, whereas dengue care focuses on hydration, pain relief, and monitoring platelet levels. Prevent both by using mosquito repellent and removing standing water around your home.