EBK BROCK BIOLOGY OF MICROORGANISMS
EBK BROCK BIOLOGY OF MICROORGANISMS
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Author: Stahl
Publisher: PEARSON
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Malaria is a disease caused by Plasmodium which is parasitic protozoan and is transmitted to humans by infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. The symptom of malaria includes chills, recurrent fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and headache.

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