Malaria is a life-threatening mosquito-borne blood disease caused by Plasmodium parasites.

Need To Note

  • Transmission: The parasites are spread through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
  • Treatment: Malaria is preventable as well as curable.
  • Symptoms of Malaria: Headache, Fever, Fatigue, Pain, Back Pain, Chills, Sweating, Dry cough, Nausea, Vomiting
  • Prevalent in: Africa, South America, Asia

 

Source: The Hindu