Malaria is an infectious disease caused by the plasmodium parasite true or false?

The statement which states that malaria is an infectious disease caused by the plasmodium parasite is true. Malaria is a mosquito borne infectious disease which affect both humans and animals. The causal agents of malaria are parasitic protozoans of plasmodium types. Symptoms of malaria are fever, head ache, vomiting and tiredness. Malaria is particularly prevalent in Africa.