Do you get malaria immediately after being bitten by a infected mosquito?

No, you do not get malaria immediately after being bitten by an infected mosquito. The malaria parasite, primarily Plasmodium species, requires a period of incubation in the human body, typically ranging from 7 to 30 days, depending on the specific species. During this time, the parasites multiply in the liver before entering the bloodstream and causing symptoms. Therefore, symptoms of malaria do not appear right away after a bite.