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The clinical manifestations of malaria

Malaria is a disease you get from the bite of a special kind of mosquito called Anopheles. This mosquito carries a tiny parasite called Plasmodium, which it picks up when it bites someone who already has malaria. Types of Malaria There are two main types of malaria: 1. 𝐀𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 This is the type that comes on quickly and can…

What is malaria

Malaria is a potentially fatal infectious disease transmitted to humans by the bites of certain species of mosquito. It occurs mainly in tropical countries. It is a preventable and curable disease.The infection is caused by a parasite Plasmodium and is not transmitted from person to person.Symptoms can be mild or life-threatening. Mild symptoms include fever, chills and headaches. Severe symptoms…