The document provides information on malaria, including: 1) Malaria is caused by a parasite transmitted through mosquito bites and remains a serious problem in parts of Africa and Asia. 2) Symptoms can include fever, chills, vomiting, and in severe cases seizures or coma. 3) Diagnosis is made through examination of blood smears under a microscope to identify the malaria parasite, with treatment depending on the identified parasite species.