Which of the following diseases is caused by a parasite?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Malaria.
- Malaria is a life-threatening disease that spreads when an infected mosquito bites a person. The mosquito transfers parasites into that person's bloodstream.
- Symptoms of malaria include fever and shaking chills. If it isn't treated well, malaria can cause severe health problems such as seizures, brain damage, trouble breathing, organ failure and death. Malaria is also treatable, if it's caught early.