Understanding the Malaria Life Cycle: Infection Stages & Treatment (2023)
The Plasmodium parasite is the primary cause of malaria, a serious illness that can be fatal. It is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there were estimated 247 million cases of malaria worldwide in 2021, and the disease caused an estimated 619,000 deaths. Fortunately, …