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Malaria is a protozoan infection transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes, caused by several Plasmodium species, with P. falciparum being the most severe. The disease involves a complex life cycle with sexual reproduction in mosquitoes and asexual reproduction in humans, leading to symptoms like fever, chills, and anemia. Diagnosis typically involves microscopic examination of blood smears, and treatment may include artemisinin derivatives or quinine, especially in severe cases.
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