1. Malaria*
*Cause*: Parasite from _Anopheles_ mosquito bite
*Timeline*:
– Symptoms show 7–30 days after bite
– *Severe malaria can kill in 24–72 hours* after symptoms start
– Cerebral malaria: coma to death in 1–2 days if untreated
*Why it’s fast*: Parasites destroy red blood cells + clog brain/lungs. Your organs shut down quick.
*Deaths/year*: ∼600,000 globally, mostly kids under 5 in Africa
*2. Typhoid Fever*
*Cause*: _Salmonella Typhi_ bacteria from dirty food/water
*Timeline*:
– Symptoms show 6–30 days after infection
– *Usually takes 2–4 weeks to kill* without treatment
– Death from intestinal bleeding/perforation around week 3–4