Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs MalariaUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewMalaria is a disease caused by a parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes.SymptomsSymptoms are chills, fever, and sweating, usually occurring a few weeks after being bitten.TreatmentsTreatment includes antimalarial drugs. People traveling to areas where malaria is common typically take protective drugs before, during, and after their trip. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use