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Preferred Label : Malaria;

NCIt definition : A protozoan infection caused by the genus Plasmodium. There are four species of Plasmodium that can infect humans: Plasmodium falciparum, vivax, ovale, and malariae. It is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. Signs and symptoms include paroxysmal high fever, sweating, chills, and anemia.;

Alternative definition : NICHD: Plasmodium parasite infection, characterized by fever, flu-like symptoms, anemia, and jaundice, that may be transmitted through infected mosquito bites, blood transfusion, organ transplant, contaminated needles or syringes, or before or during birth.;

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