- Caused by the parasite known as plasmodium.

- Most commonly transmitted by Anopheles female mosquitoes.

- Malaria is treatable, however most countries where it is common do not have the medical supplies to treat it.

- Symptoms of malaria are described as uncomplicated or severe. Uncomplicated symptoms are shivering, headache, fever, fatigue, sweating, and vomiting. Sever symptoms are bleeding, short of breath, jaundice, convulsions, or organ failure.

Malaria