Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Malaria is a disease which effects the

  1. Heart

  2. Lungs

  3. Spleen

  4. Kidneys
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Explanation

Malaria primarily affects the spleen, causing it to enlarge (splenomegaly) as it filters out infected red blood cells. The Plasmodium parasite infects and destroys red blood cells, which the spleen then removes. While malaria affects the whole body, the spleen bears the brunt of the damage.

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