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Talk To A Scientist about Malaria and India

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Learn about Malaria and its prevalence in India from guest speaker, Dr. Shruthi Vembar, in this TTAS Session.

A protozoan parasite causes malaria. Malaria has been a major problem in India for centuries. The symptoms of malaria can be similar to those of other infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Traces of information related to malaria can be found in ancient Vedic scriptures. Learn about Malaria and its prevalence in India from our guest speaker, Dr. Shruthi Vembar, in this TTAS Session.