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How is malaria transmitted to humans? What is the role of mosquitoes in the transmission?

It is important to know how malaria is transmitted to humans. While malaria can be lethal, it can also be avoided through simple measures.

Species of plasmodium

Plasmodium is a microscopic parasite, the agent of malaria. Four species of Plasmodium cause malaria in humans. Among them, only Plasmodium falciparum can cause severe complications, or even the death. This happens when the patient is treated too late.

The vector of malaria is a mosquito

A mosquito, called Anopheles transmits the Plasmodium to humans by biting them.

To learn about the life-cycle of malaria, consult the section entitled Parasites and transmission of the disease.

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