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Malarial infection is characterized by paroxysms of chills, fever, sweating, enlargement of the liver and spleen etc.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Malarial Infection: The disease is caused by the plasmodium parasite and is spread through mosquito bites.
The severity of malaria varies depending on the Plasmodium species. Chills, fever, and sweating are common symptoms that appear a few weeks after being bitten. Malaria prevention medications are usually taken before, during, and after a journey to a malaria-endemic area. Antimalarial medicines are used to treat malaria.
Final answer: The given statement is True.

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