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Malaria is an infection caused by a plasmodium parasite and does not spread from person to person. It spreads to humans by infected female Anopheles mosquitoes bite. Treatment of malaria depends on the severity but early intervention is key, especially for severe malaria.
Malaria s initial symptoms usually emerge 10–15 days post the dreaded bite, often involving fever, headaches, and chills. These signs can be subtle, making malaria identification challenging.