QUESTION
How long must a malaria parasite grow in its host before it can be transmitted to humans?
ANSWER
The successful development of the malaria parasite in the mosquito (from the “gametocyte” stage to the “sporozoite” stage) depends on several factors, but usually takes 10 – 18 days. The most important is ambient temperature and humidity (higher temperatures accelerate the parasite growth in the mosquito).
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