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Malaria is a life threatening disease caused by a Plasmodium parasite. The parasite is released into the bloodstream after being transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito.

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Those who have been infected by Malaria have been bitten by an infected female Anopheles mosquito. This is the only type of mosquito that can transmit the disease - due to their being infected themselves by a previous blood meal taken from an infected human. Since the Malaria parasite is in red blood cells, the parasite can also be transmitted via blood transfusion, organ transplant, the sharing of needles/syringes, or even from a mother to her unborn infant before or during surgery.  Anyone can get Malaria. But most cases are in those living in a countries with high Malaria transmission, those who travel to these countries, or those who are infected in one of the way previously discussed.

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Symptoms of Malaria can typically be seen 10 days to two weeks after infection. Often in some cases symptoms may not appear for several months.
Symptoms may include:
- Fever
- Chills
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Muscle Pain
- Bloody Stool
- Coma
- Abdominal Pain
-  Convulsions
- Anemia

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Treatment for Malaria varies depending on the type and seriousness of one's case of the disease. There are four types of Malaria: Plasmodium vivax, P. ovale, P. malariae, and P. falciparum. P. falciparum, being the most serious case to transmit. Generally, if complications do not arise, Malaria can be treated with prescription drugs. Other medications may also be given to prevent relapses in the future.

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Prevention can range from antimalarial drugs, bug spray, or mosquito nets.