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malaria [mə'le(ə)riə] adj.
health. malaria; paludismo
med. fiebre palúdica; fiebre palustre
malaria A group of human febrile diseases with a chronic relapsing course caused by hemosporidian blood parasites of the genus Plasmodium, transmitted by the bite of Anopheles mosquito adj.
environ. malaria
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malaria [mə'le(ə)riə] adj.
med. A potentially life-threatening disease caused by four strains of protozoa called Plasmodium. Malaria is spread by the bite of a mosquito infected with the protozoa. Malaria is endemic in parts of Asia, Africa, Central and South America, Oceania, and certain Caribbean islands. Symptoms of malaria can include extreme exhaustion, chills, profuse sweating, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, other flu-like symptoms, and jaundice. Both malaria and HIV cause substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Recent evidence shows important interactions between the two diseases. see also opportunistic infection
malaria: 66 phrases in 9 subjects
Environment3
General2
Health care18
Medical11
Name of organization1
Pharmacy and pharmacology5
Social science1
United Nations20
Veterinary medicine5