“Malaria
A disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes.
The severity of malaria varies based on the species of plasmodium.
Very rare
Fewer than 20,000 US cases per year
Treatable by a medical professional
Spreads by animals or insects
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging always required
Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
Critical: needs emergency care
HOW IT SPREADS
By animal or insect bites or stings.
By blood products (unclean needles or unscreened blood).
