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Malaria Transmission: Is Drinking Contaminated Water a Risk?
Malaria is not transmitted through drinking water. Malaria is typically caused by the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, which introduces the parasite Plasmodium into the bloodstream. Therefore, malaria cannot be transmitted by drinking water, including water with a mosquito in it.Mosquito Bites - Related Articles
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