Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite that spreads to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Early symptoms of malaria resemble those of the flu, including fever, chills, sweats, headache, vomiting, and body aches.
Malaria can be prevented by taking a prescription antimalarial drug to kill the parasites and by avoiding mosquito bites.
Without prompt diagnosis and treatment, malaria can rapidly progress to severe illness and death.
