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Write the name of Pathogens and vector of Malaria disease and mention its symptoms and cure.

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Malaria is caused by Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax. It is transmitted by vector Anopheles mosquito. Symptoms include chills, fatigue, fever, shivering, sweating, vomiting, diarrhoea. It can be treated by giving Anti-Parasite and Antibiotics. Chloroquine, quinine are common drugs used in the treatment.

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