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Malaria

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A parasitic disease caused by bites from infected mosquitoes, most often found in sub-Saharan Africa.

AP course connection

Topic 8.15: 8.15 Pathogens and Infectious Diseases

Unit 8