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1. Malaria

2. • Malaria is a potentially life-threatening disease caused by a parasite
called Plasmodium, which is transmitted to humans through the bites
of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. The disease is widespread in
tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in Africa, and can also
occur in parts of Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

4. Female Anopheles Mosquito

6. • Nearly everyminute, a childunder
five dies of malaria.
• In 2021, nearly half of the world's
population was at risk of malaria.
That year,there were an
estimated247 million casesof
malariaworldwide. The estimated
number of malariadeaths stood
at 619,000 in 2021.
Malariaparasiteconnectingto redblood cell

7. • Plasmodium vivax
• Plasmodium ovale
• Plasmodium malariae
• Plasmodium falciparum
(most violent)

8. Sporozoites, one of severaldifferentforms of the parasite,from a mosquito

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11. • Symptoms of malaria typically include fever, headache, chills, and flu-
like symptoms. In severe cases, the disease can cause anemia,
jaundice, seizures, and organ failure.
Symptoms of malaria typically include fever,
headache, chills, and flu-like symptoms. In severe
cases, the disease can cause anemia, jaundice,
seizures, and organ failure.

12. a can be diagnosed through blood tests and is treatable with antimalarial drugs
• Malaria can be diagnosed through bloodtests and
is treatable with antimalarialdrugs.

13. In order to prevent it should
be avoided mosquito bites by,
 using insect repellent
 wearing protective clothing
 sleeping under mosquito
nets
 taking antimalarial
medication if recommended