1. There are four kinds of malaria that can infect humans. They are all spread by what? a tick bite a worm in the intestine a tsetse fly bite a mosquito bite

2. What part of the body do these malaria parasites feed on? muscles red blood cells brain tissue intestinal lining

3. How long must a malaria parasite grow in its host before infection can be spread to a human being? twenty four hours a week or more two weeks one month

4. Once malaria parasites enter a person's blood they then travel to which organ? kidneys liver heart stomach

5. Of the four types of malaria, 'falciparum malaria' is the most deadly. This type of malaria is most prevalent in what place? subSaharan Africa India southeast Asia South Africa

6. How many countries and territories worldwide are considered at risk for malarial infections? over 50 over 65 over 80 over 100

7. According to the World Health Organization's estimate in 2000, malaria kills one child how often? every minute every 15 minutes every five minutes every 30 seconds

8. African children under the age of five suffer approximately how many bouts of malaria per year? 6 12 10 3

9. Which type of malaria is usually fatal? placental malaria cerebral malaria all of the above severe malaria

10. How soon, after infection, will a person feel usually begin to feel ill? 2 days none of the above 4 days 6 days