P. vivax

*Plasmodium vivax* is a parasite that causes malaria, one of the most common infectious diseases worldwide. It is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Once inside the body, the parasite infects and damages red blood cells, leading to symptoms like fever, chills, sweating, and fatigue. *P. vivax* has a unique ability to stay dormant in the liver for weeks or months, causing recurring infections. It is treatable with specific medications, but prevention involves avoiding mosquito bites and controlling mosquito populations. Understanding and managing *P. vivax* is vital for reducing malaria's global health impact.