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Malaria

ORPHA:673· ICD-10 B54

Definition

A life-threatening parasitic disease caused by Plasmodium (P. ) parasites that are transmitted by Anophles mosquito bites to humans and is typically clinically characterized by attacks of fever, headache, chills and vomiting.

Prevalence
6-9 / 10 000
Inheritance
Not applicable
Age of onset
All ages