How can you catch the disease of malaria?

Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium. The parasite is spread to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. When an infected mosquito bites a human, the parasite enters the bloodstream and travels to the liver. In the liver, the parasite multiplies and then infects red blood cells. The infected red blood cells rupture, releasing more parasites into the bloodstream. This cycle of infection can cause symptoms such as fever, chills, and anemia.

Malaria is most common in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and South America. It is estimated that there are over 200 million cases of malaria each year, and over 400,000 deaths.

There are several ways to prevent malaria, including:

* Using mosquito repellent

* Wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants

* Staying in air-conditioned or screened rooms

* Using insecticide-treated bed nets

* Taking antimalarial medication