Malaria is a viral disease caused by a parasite, hosted by infected mosquitoes. Malaria is a health issue in Central/South America, Africa and Southeast Asia. Malaria is transmitted to people after that are bitten by an infected mosquito. Symptoms include chills, fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, fatigue, and diarrhea. Left untreated, malaria can result in death.
Drug resistance to malaria is rising, and a malaria vaccine is being tested. This article provides in depth information about malaria and what is being done about it, including a recent Red Cross sponsored study that may point at a simple one day cure for this viral infection.
