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Explain what causes chills in humans during malarial attack.
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Solution
Chills in humans during a malarial attack are caused by the release of haemozoin in the blood plasma. Haemozoin is a toxic by-product released when the parasite ruptures the red blood cells during its reproductive cycle. This toxic substance induces high fever and shivering, which manifest as chills in the person affected by malaria.
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