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Malaria

Mosquito-borne parasite

Transmitted through the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes, primarily between dusk and dawn.

Risk to travelers

High

Vaccine

None

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Risk level

High risk

Moderate risk

Low / limited risk

No malaria

Risk levels reflect overall risk for travelers and may vary by season and location.

🧬Transmission

Anopheles mosquitoes · night-biting

⏱️Incubation

7–30 days

📅Seasonality

Year-round; peaks in rainy season

💉Vaccine

No traveler vaccine

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