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malaria   Cerca

Definizione

A sometimes fatal disease caused by a parasitic protozoan that is transferred into the human bloodstream by mosquitos of the genus Anopheles. The malaria parasite attacks red blood cells and causes periodic bouts of extreme chills, fever, and sweating in those who are infected with it. (en-US)

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• salute e servizi sanitari