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What are the typical symptoms of human malaria?
What are the typical symptoms of human malaria?
- Cough, runny nose, sore throat, and muscle aches
- Shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, and loss of appetite
- Rash, joint pain, abdominal pain, and diarrhea
- Fever, fatigue, vomiting, and headaches (correct)
How is human malaria primarily spread?
How is human malaria primarily spread?
- Through bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes (correct)
- Through airborne transmission
- Through contaminated water and food
- Through direct contact with an infected person
Where do the malaria parasites mature and reproduce in the human body?
Where do the malaria parasites mature and reproduce in the human body?
- In the stomach
- In the kidneys
- In the lungs
- In the liver (correct)
Which species of Plasmodium generally causes the most severe form of malaria?
Which species of Plasmodium generally causes the most severe form of malaria?
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How is malaria typically diagnosed?
How is malaria typically diagnosed?
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