malaria
US /məˈler.i.ə/
UK /məˈler.i.ə/
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malaria
a serious disease that causes fever and shivering, caused by a parasite that enters the body when a person is bitten by an infected mosquito
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The doctor diagnosed him with malaria after he returned from his trip.
De dokter diagnosticeerde hem met malaria nadat hij terugkwam van zijn reis.
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Preventive measures are crucial to avoid contracting malaria in affected regions.
Preventieve maatregelen zijn cruciaal om malaria te voorkomen in getroffen gebieden.