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Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
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Parasite: An organism that lives on or in another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.
Vector-borne Disease: Diseases caused by pathogens in human populations who are infected through vectors like mosquitoes, ticks, etc.
Prophylaxis: Action taken to prevent disease, especially by specified means or against a specified disease.