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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.

Plasmodium causes malaria

The parasites that cause malaria are called plasmodia. Plasmodia include Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale, Plasmodium malariae, and Plasmodium falciparum.

The plasmodium is transmitted by female anopheles bites

Only the female of Anopheles transmits the Plasmodium falciparum, by biting humans.

The transmission of malaria is explained on www.impact-malaria.com

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