In areas of the world with little to no malaria, the WHO recommends only testing people with possible exposure to malaria (typically travel to a malaria-endemic area) and unexplained fever.

Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite that infects a certain type of mosquito.

Dec 4, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on malaria providing key facts, definition, information on transmission, symptoms, who is at risk, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, insecticide …

Sep 12, 2025 · Malaria is a potentially life-threatening illness caused by parasites. You get it through the bite of an infected mosquito. It’s most common in parts of the world that are hot …

Dec 14, 2025 · Malaria is a serious relapsing infection in humans, characterized by periodic attacks of chills and fever, anemia, enlargement of the spleen, and often fatal complications. It …

Jan 3, 2025 · Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by the bite of female Anopheles mosquitoes, which spread infectious Plasmodium parasites into a host. Traditional …

Malaria - Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment from the MSD Manuals - Medical Consumer Version.

Feb 9, 2023 · Malaria can be fatal, particularly when caused by the plasmodium species common in Africa. The World Health Organization estimates that about 94% of all malaria deaths occur …

Jul 3, 2025 · Malaria is a life threatening mosquito-borne blood disease. Symptoms include fever, chills, and headaches. Treatment generally involves antimalarial medications. Five types of …

1 day ago · Shankar et al. discuss the malaria parasite Plasmodium malariae. They focus on the unique and increasing challenges to diagnosis, treatment, and eradication posed by the parasite.