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MALARIA:SYMTOMS AND CAUSES
Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite. The parasite is spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. People who have malaria usually feel very sick with a high fever and shaking chills. While the disease is uncommon in temperate climates, malaria is still common in tropical and subtropical countries. Each year nearly…
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Dengue Fever
Dengue (pronounced DENgee) fever is a painful, debilitating mosquito-borne disease caused by any one of four closely related dengue viruses. These viruses are related to the viruses that cause West Nile infection and yellow fever. An estimated 400 million dengue infections occur worldwide each year, with about 96 million resulting in illness. Most cases occur in…
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FEVER
A person has a fever if their body temperature rises above the normal range of 98–100°F (36–37°C). It is a common sign of an infection. As a person’s body temperature increases, they may feel cold until it levels off and stops rising. People describe this as “chills.” Eating, exercise, sleeping, the time of day, and individual…