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Malaria is a serious infection spread by mosquitoes. If it's not diagnosed and treated quickly, it can be fatal.
Malaria is a parasitic disease transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. The parasites responsible for malaria belong to the Plasmodium genus, with Plasmodium falciparum being the most deadly species. Once inside the body, the parasites multiply in the liver before infecting and destroying red blood cells, leading to the characteristic symptoms of malaria.
Symptoms of malaria typically include high fever, chills, sweating, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue. In severe cases, malaria can progress rapidly and lead to complications such as organ failure, severe anemia, and cerebral malaria, which can be fatal if not promptly treated.
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Anyone can get malaria. People who are visiting areas where malaria is prevalent or who are traveling to rural areas are at higher risk. It's especially important to get advice before you travel if you're at higher risk of getting seriously ill from malaria.
This includes:
if you're pregnant
young children
people aged over 65
if you have a weak immune system
if you have no spleen
You may be prescribed antimalarial medicine even if you're travelling to a low-risk area.
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How is malaria spread?
Malaria is spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito.
Where is malaria found?
Malaria is found in tropical regions, including:
large areas of Africa and Asia
Central and South America
Dominican Republic and Haiti
parts of the Middle East
some Pacific islands
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