Interactive Training: Q1 - Correct Answer

Malaria

Quiz: Question 1: Correct Answer

Plasmodium falciparum is the malaria parasite that causes severe and potentially fatal disease in humans. WHO estimates that every year malaria causes one million deaths, of which 90% occur in Africa, mostly in young children. Plasmodium falciparum is also the malaria parasite which has developed the most problems in terms of drug resistance.

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National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases (ZVED)



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Health care providers needing assistance with diagnosis or management of suspected cases of malaria should call the CDC Malaria Hotline: 770-488-7788 (M-F, 9 am - 5 pm, eastern time). Emergency consultation after hours, call: 770-488-7100 and request to speak with a CDC Malaria Branch clinician.

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