The symptoms that occur in cyclic 48- to 72-hour episodes in a malaria patient are _______.

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The symptoms of chills, fever, and sweating occurring in cyclic 48- to 72-hour episodes are characteristic of malaria, caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes. These symptoms correspond to the life cycle of the parasites in the bloodstream, leading to their periodic release and the associated symptomatic episodes.

The Symptoms That Occur in Cyclic 48- to 72-Hour Episodes