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Mosquito nets create a protective barrier against malaria-carrying mosquitoes that bite at night.

Vector control refers to preventative methods used to decrease malaria and morbidity and mortality by reducing the levels of transmission. Vector control

Malaria is an infectious disease caused by a parasite, Plasmodium, which infects red blood cells. Malaria is characterized by cycles of chills, fever, pain, and sweating. Historical records suggest malaria has infected humans since the beginning of mankind.Plasmodiumchillsfever

Symptoms of malaria include fever and flu-like illness, including shaking chills, headache, muscle aches, and tiredness. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may also occur.

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Malaria is not spread from person to person like a cold or the flu, and it cannot be sexually transmitted

Remaining in well-screened or air conditioned areas Using mosquito nets treated with Permethrin Wearing clothing that covers most of the body and has been treated with Permethrin Using insect repellents containing appropriate levels of DEET Using insecticides in living and sleeping areas where appropriate

Each year, between 655,000 and 1.2 million people died from the disease..... capital costs required are out of reach of many of the world's poorest people.