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Malaria Reading Test

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Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. The parasites multiply in the liver and then infect red blood cells, causing symptoms such as fever, chills, and flu-like illness. Malaria is a major public health issue in many tropical and subtropical regions of the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

1. What is the main cause of malaria? A) Uninfected mosquitoes with long proboscis B) Spread red mosquitoes of all continents C) Parasites through bites of infected mosquitoes D) Livers in our body with more risk

2. How does malaria affect the human body? A) Parasites appear in our houses B) Parasites multiply in the liver C) Symptoms and muscle aches not seen D) Parasites help us grow

3. Where is malaria most prevalent? A) Mountains and rivers B) Dirty places around houses C) Tropical and subtropical regions D) Music of our world

4. What are the common symptoms of malaria? A) Chills, liver and muscle aches B) Chills, headache, fever and muscle aches C) Chills, headache, sores D) Chills, headache, cells

5. How can malaria be prevented? A) Sleeping aside mosquito nets B) Sleeping above mosquito nets C) Sleeping over mosquito nets D) Sleeping under mosquito nets

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