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Pf Malaria Mortality Statistics

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QUESTION:

What are the number of deaths in malaria pf case?

ANSWER:

“pf” stands for malaria that is caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum. It is the most severe form, and responsible for the most number of deaths globally. It is estimated that around 700,000 people died last year from malaria; of these, approximately 90% would have been due to Pf malaria.