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Dr KK Aggarwal 09 July 2019

Both malaria and dengue mosquitoes bite during day time.
It is the female mosquito which bites.
Dengue mosquito takes three meals in a day while malaria mosquito takes one meal in three days.
Malaria may infect only one person in the family but dengue will invariably infect multiple members in the family in the same day.
Malaria fever often presents with chills and rigors. Suspect Chikungunya if the fever presents together with joint and muscle pains.
Both dengue and malaria mosquitoes grow in fresh water collected in the house.
The filaria mosquito grows in dirty water.
There should be no collections of water inside the house for more than a week.
Mosquito cycle takes 7-12 days to complete. So, if any utensil or container that stores water is scrubbed cleaned properly once in a week, there are no chances of mosquito breeding.
Mosquitoes can lay eggs in flower pots or in water tanks on the terrace if they are not properly covered.
If the water pots for birds kept on terraces are not cleaned every week, then mosquitoes can lay eggs in them.
Some mosquitoes can lay eggs in broken tires, broken glasses or any container where water can stay for a week.
Using mosquito nets/repellents in the night may not prevent malaria and dengue because these mosquitoes bite during the day time.
Wearing full sleeves shirt and trousers can prevent mosquito bites.
Mosquito repellent can be of help.
If you suspect that you have a fever, which can be malaria or dengue, immediately report to the doctor.

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