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In "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor, Timothy suffers from a severe case of malaria. This illness results from mosquito bites while he and the protagonist, Phillip, are stranded on a deserted island. Timothy's struggle with malaria ultimately weakens him and contributes to his eventual death, highlighting the challenges they face in their survival situation.

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