What Is Malaria?
4. Other Transmission Methods
The vast majority of malaria cases are cause by mosquito bites, but mosquito bites are not the only potential cause. Another potential method of transmission is by way of blood transfusion. However, blood is usually heavily screened so this is only likely to happen in impoverished areas with limited medical facilities.
It is also possible to catch malaria by sharing needles with infected users. Needles used in medical environments are nearly always sterile, so this method of transmission is only likely to happen among drug users. It may also be possible for an unborn child to contract malaria directly from their mother if she is infected.
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