Proceso de atención de enfermería en un paciente con malaria

Abstract

Malaria is a disease caused by protozoa of the genus Plasmodium (falciparum, ovale, vivax and malariae) and transmitted by the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito. At present, malaria is still considered a disease of great impact, since we must remember that there is a population that resides in areas where it is common to find it, this being a public health problem worldwide, 228 million cases are reported in all the world. The African Region accounts for a disproportionately high share of the global burden of disease. In 2018, 93% of malaria cases and 94% of deaths from this disease were reported in the region. This work was carried out with the objective of developing a care plan for the patient with Malaria in accordance with the NANDA taxonomy. Health personnel must provide educational talks to the population for the elimination of mosquitoes that transmit malaria, however, one of the most essential tasks is the organization with the local health committee, for the identification and elimination of breeding sites. mosquitoes.