History of the discovery of the malaria parasites and their vectors
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Malaria is caused by infection with protozoan parasites belonging to the genus <it>Plasmodium </it>transmitted by female <it>Anopheles </it>species mosquitoes. Our understanding of the malaria parasites begins in 1880 with the discovery of...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-02-01
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| Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
| Online Access: | http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/3/1/5 |