Malaria
Malaria is a life-threatening infectious disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are transmitted via the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. Symptoms include fever, joint pain, headaches, and anemia, and can be fatal if not treated. Malaria is one of the leading causes of death in the world and is particularly prevalent in Africa and South-East Asia. It is preventable and treatable through a range of interventions, such as the use of insecticide-treated bed nets and antimalarial drugs. Improved awareness, access to healthcare, and implementation of the aforementioned interventions has contributed to a decreasing number of malaria cases worldwide.
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