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Which of the following statements about malaria is incorrect?

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Malaria is caused by Plasmodium species. Malaria is transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes. Malaria can be prevented by eliminating mosquito breeding sites. Malaria is a bacterial infection. Correct

Explanation

Malaria is caused by Plasmodium, a protozoan, and not by bacteria.

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