Consider the following statements regarding malaria:

Georgia has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Malaria is a contagious disease transmitted through the bites of female Anopheles mosquitoes.

The first symptoms of malaria usually appear within 10–15 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

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Georgia has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). Correct: Following a nearly century-long effort, Georgia has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Malaria is a contagious disease transmitted through the bites of female Anopheles mosquitoes. Incorrect: Malaria is an acute febrile illness caused by Plasmodium parasites, spread through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is a life-threatening disease mainly found in tropical regions and is not contagious.
The first symptoms of malaria usually appear within 10–15 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Correct: The first symptoms of malaria usually begin within 10–15 days after the bite from an infected mosquito. Fever, headache and chills are typically experienced, though these symptoms may be mild and difficult to recognize as malaria.

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Georgia has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). Correct: Following a nearly century-long effort, Georgia has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Malaria is a contagious disease transmitted through the bites of female Anopheles mosquitoes. Incorrect: Malaria is an acute febrile illness caused by Plasmodium parasites, spread through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is a life-threatening disease mainly found in tropical regions and is not contagious.
The first symptoms of malaria usually appear within 10–15 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Correct: The first symptoms of malaria usually begin within 10–15 days after the bite from an infected mosquito. Fever, headache and chills are typically experienced, though these symptoms may be mild and difficult to recognize as malaria.

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