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Malaria is an infectious disease caused by parasites of the genus Plasmodiumthat are transmitted by mosquitoes. The illness results in recurrent attacks of chills and fever and is characterized by high morbidity and mortality rates. Of the four known human Plasmodium species, Plasmodium falciparum is the most lethal. Although malaria has been virtually eradicated in regions with temperate climates, it is still prevalent in the tropical and subtropical countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Central and South America. Evolving strains of drug-resistant parasites and insecticide-resistant mosquitoes continue to make the threat of malaria a global health peril, especially in children in sub-Saharan Africa. One of the most prevalent diseases worldwide, malaria affects more than 400 million people and causes more than 2.5 million deaths every year (1). Approximately 10,000 to 30,000 travelers from industrialized countries are expected to contract malaria each year (2). The incidence of imported malaria is increasing, and the case fatality rate remains high despite progress in intensive care and antimalarial treatment.

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