What Is Malaria

  • Jul 11, 2023

Malaria is a serious and sometimes life-threatening disease caused by the Plasmodium parasites. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Malaria is most prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in parts o

Types of Malaria Parasites: There are five species of Plasmodium prasites that can infect humans: Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium knowlesi. Among these, P. falciparum is the most deadly and responsible for the majority of malaria-related deaths.