Malaria parasites that cause deadly malaria are Plasmodium falciparum. This species is responsible for the majority of severe malaria cases and deaths globally, making it the deadliest of the malaria parasites.
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The virus that causes AIDS was identified in the year 1983. This significant discovery marked the isolation and characterization of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) by scientists Françoise Barré-Sinoussi and Luc Montagnier in France.
Kala-azar is transmitted by Anopheles fly. It is caused by the protozoan parasite Leishmania donovani, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female sandflies of the genus Phlebotomus (Old World) or Lutzomyia (New World).
HIV is a viral disease. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a lentivirus that attacks the immune system, specifically CD4 cells (T cells), weakening the body’s ability to fight infections and diseases, eventually leading to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome).
Hemophilia is a hereditary disease. It is a genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency in clotting factors, leading to prolonged bleeding and difficulty in blood clotting. Hemophilia is passed down through families via a mutated gene on the X chromosome.