Vector-Borne Diseases Glossary

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noun a serious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes and causing fever and severe joint and muscle pain

  • Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites transmitted to people through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
  • My friend got really sick while traveling in Africa and was diagnosed with malaria.
  • I heard that getting malaria is like getting hit by a ton of bricks.
  • The spread of misinformation can be like a malaria, infecting minds and causing harm.