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What is Malaria? Malaria is a severe, life-threatening disease caused by microscopic Plasmodium parasites. These parasites are transmitted to humans exclusively through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. While largely eradicated in temperate climates, malaria remains dangerously prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions across the globe. According to the World Health Organization, it continues to cause hundreds of thousands of deaths each year, primarily among young children in Africa. Symptoms Clinical signs typically begin 10 to 15 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. However, some parasite strains can lie dormant in the liver for months or even years before activating. Common symptoms include: The "Malaria Attack": A hallmark cyclical pattern of moderate to severe shaking chills, followed by a dangerously high fever, and finally profuse sweating as the body temperature rapi...

What is Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A virus (HAV). Unlike Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, it is typically an acute, short-term infection and does not cause long-term chronic liver damage. It is most frequently spread through the consumption of contaminated food or water, or through close physical contact with an infected person. Fortunately, most people who contract the virus recover completely with no permanent liver damage. Symptoms Symptoms typically appear 2 to 4 weeks after initial exposure to the virus and can last anywhere from a few weeks to up to 6 months. Clinical signs include: Extreme, sudden fatigue and weakness. Sudden nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Abdominal pain and discomfort (especially localized on the right side beneath your lower ribs, near the liver). Jaundice: A distinct yellowing of the skin and the whites of ...