Malaria and its causes

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The question is asking about malaria, specifically its causes. This suggests that the user wants to learn about the disease, including the parasites and environmental factors that contribute to its transmission.

Answer

Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted by female Anopheles mosquito bites.

Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites, primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.

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Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites, primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.

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There are four main species of Plasmodium that cause malaria in humans: P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, and P. malariae. Malaria is particularly common in warm and humid regions.

Tips

A common mistake is thinking malaria can spread from person to person, which it cannot; it requires a mosquito vector.

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