Section 1MalariaGeneral InformationMalaria is a common infectious disease found primarily in the tropics but in rare circumstances may be found in temperate areas. Depending on the circumstances, malaria can be life-threatening or cause serious illness. It is caused by parasites of the Plasmodium species (in the text reference). These parasites are carried by mosquitoes that become infected after biting someone who has malaria. Malaria is then transmitted to others when the infected mosquito bites another person. In rare cases, malaria can be passed to another person through blood transfusions, organ donations, or sharing needles. On average, approximately 300-500 million people are infected with malaria every year, with the majority of cases occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. (in the reference to the text). Other areas affected by malaria include Asia, Latin America and some parts of Europe. Signs and Symptoms There are numerous symptoms associated with the rapid detection of malaria, including irritability, disturbed sleep, poor appetite, and drowsiness. Soon after, people became infected...