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malaria

[muh-lair-ee-uh] / məˈlɛər i ə /


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For centuries, it was a vast swamp where mosquitoes spread malaria among shepherds.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

Experts say that it may have been spreading in DR Congo since as early as February but the infections of the Bundibugyo species were initially misdiagnosed as typhoid and malaria.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Before the cyclosporiasis outbreak, Genis also handled blood and urine samples for malaria or tick identification.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Two plants capable of causing nerve damage and paralysis at extremely low doses may also contain compounds with valuable uses against pain, malaria, cancer, and agricultural pests.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

The sole part of New Guinea where Europeans do not suffer from severe health problems is the highlands, above the altitudinal ceiling for malaria.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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