Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 23 - Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Systemic Diseases - Self Quiz - Page 771: 24

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(c) Malaria

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Malaria is one of the world’s greatest public health problems with up to 500 million cases and 1.5 to 3 million deaths per year. It is transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes and is diagnosed by identifying protozoa in blood smears. It is treated by chloroquine.
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