In these illustrative images of Plasmodium vivax, arrows point to the asexual stages of the parasite as seen in blood smears – ring (gray), trophozoite (blue), and schizont (green ...

This article discuss the foundations for genetic linkage mapping and population association analysis of the human malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum. We review strategies of P. falciparum ...

Major milestones in the battle against the parasites Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium malariae and Plasmodium falciparum passed onto Sri Lankans by the female Anopheles mosquito are dealt with ...

June 12, 2024 — Researchers have reconstructed the evolutionary history and global spread of malaria over the past 5,500 years, identifying trade, warfare, and colonialism as major catalysts for ...

Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease that is caused by Plasmodium parasites. Patients with malaria experience flu-like symptoms and, in severe cases, the disease can progress to neurological ...

Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium knowlesi. Malaria is endemic in many parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America, with the highest burden of disease in sub-Saharan ...

The most common type of malaria in Brazil is caused by the parasite Plasmodium vivax. Although vivax malaria is milder than ...