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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C Correct answer
Explanation

Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites that infect and destroy red blood cells. The spleen works overtime to filter these damaged cells, often becoming enlarged (splenomegaly), making the spleen the organ most significantly affected by malaria.