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malaria

[muh-lair-ee-uh] / məˈlɛər i ə /


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They come on suddenly and start like the flu or malaria, with fever, headache and tiredness.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Initial symptoms of Ebola mirror illnesses such as malaria and typhoid, which are common in DR Congo.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

People infected by the Bundibugyo strain initially show symptoms similar to flu or malaria which can delay detection.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

For expedition-style itineraries in more remote regions, travelers should also research destination-specific health risks in advance, including recommended vaccinations, malaria precautions and appropriate insect protection depending on where excursions take place.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

As Mabinty Bangura, I danced on my bare toes in the mud of the rainy season, disturbing the breeding mosquitoes, who would rise up in anger and bite me—bringing malaria.

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince




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