Malaria
Mosquito-borne tropical disease causing fever. Plasmodium parasites causing cyclic fever and chills.
Key facts
| Cause | Protozoa |
|---|---|
| Spread | Arthropod (Mosquito) |
| Incubation | 7–30 days |
| Vaccine | Yes (limited) |
| Treatment | Antiparasitic (Artemisinin-based therapy) |
Did you know?
Some parasites enter a quiescent state when exposed to artemisinin, then 'wake up' days later — a key reason resistance is emerging.
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