(Verse 1) Malaria's the disease, caused by Plasmodium's might Transmitted by Anopheles, female mosquitoes in flight Four species to know, falciparum's the most common foe Vivax, ovale, and malariae, each with its own show (Chorus) Malaria, malaria, a complex life cycle to know Exo-erythrocytic phase, then erythrocytic, don't you know? Rupturing red cells, causing fever and pain Malaria, malaria, a disease to explain (Verse 2) Falciparum's the deadliest, with a high mortality rate Cytoadherence in placenta, a danger to create Foetal malaria's a risk, with premature labour and more Maternal passage of gammaglobulins, a temporary score (Chorus) Malaria, malaria, a complex life cycle to know Exo-erythrocytic phase, then erythrocytic, don't you know? Rupturing red cells, causing fever and pain Malaria, malaria, a disease to explain (Bridge) Diagnosis is key, with thick and thin films to view Monoclonal antibody and PCR, to confirm it's true Prevention's the best, with long sleeves and repellant too Chemoprophylaxis and nets, to keep the mosquitoes from you (Verse 3) Treatment's a must, with resuscitation and more Artemesin and chloroquine, quinine's not the only score Beware of G6PD deficiency, and quinine's insulin strife Treat hypnozoites, and take care of the mother's life (Chorus) Malaria, malaria, a complex life cycle to know Exo-erythrocytic phase, then erythrocytic, don't you know? Rupturing red cells, causing fever and pain Malaria, malaria, a disease to explain
