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Anopheles - Malaria Causes
This page contains links to eMedTV Malaria Articles containing information on subjects from Anopheles to Malaria Causes. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the top articles on this page. Links in the box will take you directly to the articles; those same links are available with a short description further down the page.
 

Anopheles

This eMedTV Web page provides an in-depth look at the Anopheles mosquito, which is the only species known to spread malaria. The page discusses its life cycle and measures designed to combat insect biting and control the spread of disease.

History of Malaria

The recorded history of malaria goes back more than 4,000 years. This portion of the eMedTV library offers an overview of the history of malaria, from descriptions of the disease in ancient Chinese texts to efforts to eradicate malaria in the 1900s.

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Malaria

Malaria is a disease caused by an infection with parasites called Plasmodium. This eMedTV page explains how malaria is usually transmitted through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Symptoms and treatment are also discussed.

Malaria Causes

As explained in this eMedTV article, infection with a parasite from the genus Plasmodium is what causes malaria. Causes of transmission of the disease most commonly involve bites from Anopheles mosquitoes, which may carry the parasite.