Why “Malaria” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
Rapidly spreading genetic variants make parasites resistant to malaria treatment
by gmays · Aug 30, 2026 · 2 points
I don't think so. The Frankfurt University Hospital is used to weird shit like Ebola. There is a fuck up somewhere in here, but I don't think it's this detail. Frankfurt had air…
by RamblingCTO · Aug 28, 2026
Similar story from an academic that developed symptoms upon return to the US. First hospital brushed him off. Second one, got the right infectious disease doctor/professor…
by Scoundreller · Aug 28, 2026
Want to know the real tragedy here? Those deaths could be prevented if the hospital had better software and procedures. Like some other people noticed, malaria is rare in German…
by M95D · Aug 28, 2026
The US military used to prescribe larium to members for malaria prevention . That’s the one that is infamous for nasty dreams. 10% of all people who were on it now have permanen…
by testing22321 · Aug 27, 2026
But there is a malaria vaccine? https://www.cdc.gov/malaria/php/public-health-strategy/malar...
by lazyasciiart · Aug 27, 2026
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Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that is transmitted by the bite of Anopheles mosquitoes. The symptoms of human malaria typically include fever, fatigue, vomiting, and headaches. In severe cases, the disease can cause jaundice, seizures, coma, or death. Symptoms usually begin 10 to 15 days after being bitten by an infected Anopheles mosquito. If not properly treated, people may have recurrences of the disease months later. Those who survive an infection develop partial immunity, being susceptible to reinfection although with milder symptoms. This partial resistance disappears over months to years if the person has no continuing exposure to malaria. Read more on Wikipedia