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Visiting warmer regions of the world is one of the great pleasures in life. Well, except for those pesky mosquitoes that love to feast on our skin while we’re there! You might think a mosquito bite is just an itchy irritant, but in some cases they can be deadly. Several serious illnesses are spread by mosquitoes, and it only takes one bite to become infected. Malaria is one of the most common diseases carried by mosquitoes and is found in tropical regions like the Pacific Islands, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and South America. It’s spread by female mosquitoes after they have bitten a person who had the malaria parasite present in their blood.The symptoms of malaria can mimic other illnesses so it can sometimes be hard to notice. If you suspect you have malaria or were exposed to it, you need to get treatment as soon as possible as malaria can quickly become deadly.

Malaria is a disease that causes a high fever, chills, and muscle pain. More commonly found in Africa, Central America, South America, and Asia, it’s spread through the bites of infected mosquitoes. Whenever cases are reported in the UK or other western countries, it’s usually because of recent travel to areas where malaria is found.