Question

malaria is caused due to _ ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Malaria is caused by single-celled microorganisms of the Plasmodium group.

Explanation:

Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite. The parasite can be spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. There are many different types of plasmodium parasite, but only 5 types cause malaria in humans.

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Answer 2

Parasites of the genus Plasmodium cause malaria. Although there are many species of the malaria parasite Plasmodium, only five infect humans and cause malaria.

Plasmodium falciparum: found in tropical and subtropical areas; major contributor to deaths from severe malaria

P. vivax: found in Asia and Latin America; has a dormant stage that can cause relapses

P. ovale: found in Africa and the Pacific islands

P. malariae: worldwide; can cause a chronic infection

P. knowlesi: found throughout Southeast Asia; can rapidly progress from an uncomplicated case to a severe malaria infection