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Malaria Overview by Michelle Carandang by Hanako Aranilla is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted via mosquito bites. There are 5 species that infect humans, with P. falciparum being the most lethal. The parasite has a complex life cycle alternating between a human host and mosquito. Symptoms include fever, chills, and flu-like symptoms that occur in periodic cycles depending on the parasite species. Diagnosis is made by examining blood films for the parasite, with P. falciparum infections requiring urgent treatment due to risk of severe complication

Author

Hanako Aranilla

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