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Causes of Malaria

July 24, 2012 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION

What are the causes of malaria?

ANSWER

Malaria is caused by a single-celled parasite of the genus Plasmodium. Five species infect humans: P. vivax, P. falciparum, P. ovale, P. malariae and P. knowlesi.

Learn more about the causes of malaria.”

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