Malaria is caused by protozoa of the genus Plasmodium. Malaria accounts for approximately more
than half a million deaths yearly. Of the five species of Plasmodium, P. falciparum accounts for
the most deadly form of ...
In 2017 malaria cases were estimated at 219 million and of these 435 000 resulted in death. Malaria is transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes which thrive in tropical and sub-tropical areas. Malaria is caused by five ...