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Malaria Mosquito Classification

May 28, 2012 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION What is the classification of mosquito that cause malaria? ANSWER The mosquitoes that cause malaria in humans (and indeed also in all other mammals) all belong to the genus Anopheles. They belong to the family Culicidae, which also includes other disease vectors such as Culex and Aedes, which transmit other diseases such as dengue virus, lymphatic filariasis, West Nile virus and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria Q&A Tagged With: Aedes, Animalia, Anopheles, Arthropoda, class, classification, Culex, Culicidae, Dengue Virus, Diptera, genus, halteres, Insecta, Japanese Encephalitis, lyphatic filariasis, phylum, taxonomy, West Nile Virus

Genetically Modified Fungus Kills Malaria Parasite

March 2, 2011 By Malaria.com Leave a Comment

University of Maryland scientists are working on a genetically-engineered fungus that would kill the malaria parasite. The battle against malaria continues to challenge doctors, scientists, and public health officials. Now, a team of British and American scientists have developed a novel and promising approach to malaria control. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria News Tagged With: Dengue Virus, Fungus, Lyme Disease, Malaria Control, Raymond St. Leger, Tsetse Fly, University of Maryland

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